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as in visible
capable of being seen
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
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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
Laken Riley murder suspect seen with multiple scratches day after killing: Officers
DNA evidence matched Ibarra, expert says
Ibarra was interviewed on Feb. 23 in connection with her death and had multiple scratches observable on his arms, police testified.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
These events create the best aurora, and the extended auroral oval will be observable by most people.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The first observable is instantaneous acceleration — the ability to change direction and change your velocity very rapidly.
—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
And the other 82 percent is occasionally observable, too, thanks to the fleets of spacecraft that map the moon’s surface from space.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2024
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
These events create the best aurora, and the extended auroral oval will be observable by most people.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The first observable is instantaneous acceleration — the ability to change direction and change your velocity very rapidly.
—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
And the other 82 percent is occasionally observable, too, thanks to the fleets of spacecraft that map the moon’s surface from space.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
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Because the peak lasts nearly 24 hours, the shower will be visible starting around 9 or 10 p.m. local time anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere, though the best moment to catch the show is during the later hours of the night and predawn.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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One recent afternoon at AMD’s Santa Clara headquarters, Su was sitting with several senior executives in the CEO’s favorite corner conference room, where the offices of both Nvidia and Intel are visible through the glass.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Archaeologists have uncovered several ancient Egyptian tombs containing dozens of mummies—some of which were found with gold tongues and nails—among other remarkable artifacts.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The film stars Poitier, Bill Cosby and Harry Belafonte and has a remarkable supporting cast including Calvin Lockhart, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor, Paula Kelly, Roscoe Lee Browne, Don Marshall, Rosalind Cash, Paul Harris and Harold Nicholas.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Generative models will be used by companies for creating hyper-personal marketing campaigns, in which every message, visual or product recommendation will be tailored to each customer in real time, based on real-time data.Ashish Sukhadeve, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Considering the success rate of the visual discovery platform’s predictions over the past few years, there’s no better way to start planning for the year ahead than diving into the wonderful world of these exciting trend concepts across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle categories.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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The restaurant’s cocktail program, international in scope, is also noteworthy.Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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The consulting firm also gave residents opportunities to give input, including an online survey, although Neudecker said citizen participation was generally low, which is probably a noteworthy statement in itself.Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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But his rhetoric has taken a noticeable rightward turn in the weeks since Trump’s election victory, particularly on immigration, with Adams boosting the president-elect’s platform and appearing enthusiastic about the incoming administration.Anthony Izaguirre and Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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In Sunday’s episode (Dec. 1), Moss wore sunglasses after fans showed concern after the Pro Football Hall of Famer appeared on television with a noticeable yellowish tint in his eyes.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Give each step a memorable name that sticks in their mind.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to Anderson, a farm visit makes a memorable date.Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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The most notable example was fighting photo identification for voting, a constitutional amendment voters approved decisively but Cooper essentially blocked via litigation for more than half a decade.Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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One of the most notable cases was in December 2023, Langley Air Force Base in Virginia reported multiple drone incursions throughout that December.Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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