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
The team has measured that the observable universe extends close to 50 billion light years in all directions, and has as much mass as close to 2 trillion trillion suns.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
In the longer term, autonomous offensive forces might be inserted by low observable aircraft or submarines and left behind with small or no human crews.
—Stephen Peter Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
The cycling experience is like the observable universe.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
In the longer term, autonomous offensive forces might be inserted by low observable aircraft or submarines and left behind with small or no human crews.
—Stephen Peter Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
The cycling experience is like the observable universe.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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The parts of the body that HS affects tend to be covered and not visible.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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The most visible sign of SpaceX making headway with Starship's first stage—called Super Heavy—came at 9:40 am local time (10:40 am EDT; 14:40 UTC) Thursday at the company's Starbase launch site in South Texas.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Thank you to all the remarkable health care workers, who take our lives in your hands.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But when the Champions League anthem played, Spurs were separated from their domestic selves and now capable of remarkable feats.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Shakira was heavily involved as an artist, [with] a big visual voice in the process.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition, The New Yorker earned two ASME Awards for Design, Photography, and Illustration, which recognize visual excellence.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Cowboys made one noteworthy move Thursday by trading for backup quarterback Joe Milton.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Haas cited Edna Valencia, the first Afro-Colombian journalist to wear an afro hairstyle on Colombian television, as a noteworthy example.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Some of them, like the new experimental version of 2.5 Pro, are beginning to show noticeable vibe improvements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 40-year-old Emmett has not fought since that memorable knockout victory.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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That was just one of several memorable moments during Badu’s award presentation segment.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When the puck entered the net behind Sorokin, Ovechkin dove to his stomach in celebration — evoking memories of his notable swim in a D.C. fountain during Washington’s 2018 Stanley Cup celebratioin.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Still, Tanev achieved a notable milestone by setting Toronto’s all-time single-season block record.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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