1
as in visible
capable of being seen
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
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2
as in remarkable
worth remembering or mentioning
a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue
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Recent Examples of observable
While the asteroid won't again be observable from Earth until June 2028, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will be able to study it in March from orbit.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
The first thing a marketer should do is look at weekly sales for the last few years to see if there was an observable effect.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The apparatus seemed to follow the logic of utility, but if one looked closely, the structure had no observable function.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Plus, the fabric was in good shape, with no observable flaws.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
The first thing a marketer should do is look at weekly sales for the last few years to see if there was an observable effect.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The apparatus seemed to follow the logic of utility, but if one looked closely, the structure had no observable function.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Plus, the fabric was in good shape, with no observable flaws.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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Make your vehicle more visible by using the dome light and flashers.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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Related: Where will the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse be visible in March 2025?—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Medium-full, this has an effortless entry on the palate, beautiful complexity and very good, but not too high a level of acidity; there is excellent persistence and a remarkable elegant finish.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Which is all the more remarkable considering five years ago, the pandemic brought education in the U.S. to a grinding halt and, in many places, achievement still hasn't rebounded.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Born in Northern Ireland in 1984, Anderson studied menswear at the London College of Fashion, graduating in 2005 and going on to work in visual merchandising at Prada under Manuela Pavesi.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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The film grossed more than $110 million worldwide and made history by winning the best visual effects Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Allwood Timberline Cabin Tiny House caught our eye for a few noteworthy reasons, namely the darling front porch that’s perfect for lounging.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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Honda Another noteworthy characteristic of the EV is its battery, which is made up of 13 easily interchangeable modules.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, ad commitments to streaming video hubs rose a noticeable 35.3%, hiking to $11.1 billion from $8.2 billion in the previous market.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For a truly memorable stay, Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa in Champillon offers panoramic views of the vineyards, a full-service spa, and gourmet dining.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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However, there aren't many other memorable characters.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The flurry of moves may be most notable for the position Borgonzi has not addressed: quarterback.—
Nate Rau,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Though perhaps not the most immediately exciting news, the finding is notable for illustrating what science has only previously been able to guess at.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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