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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
Black holes are often observable not directly, but by their accretion disc, a structure of hot gas and dust that gives off a bright glow.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Such movements were rapid…the outer ear and the corners of the mouth which would suddenly be drawn upwards and outwards; a whole series of grimaces was observable, none of which involved the eyes or tongue.
—Caitlyn Murphy, Hazlitt, 13 Nov. 2024
While such stellar pairs are common in the observable universe, areas near supermassive black holes have long been thought to have gravity too intense for stellar systems to be stable.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The impact should be immediately observable in the exam's attempt rate and pass rate.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Such movements were rapid…the outer ear and the corners of the mouth which would suddenly be drawn upwards and outwards; a whole series of grimaces was observable, none of which involved the eyes or tongue.
—Caitlyn Murphy, Hazlitt, 13 Nov. 2024
While such stellar pairs are common in the observable universe, areas near supermassive black holes have long been thought to have gravity too intense for stellar systems to be stable.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The impact should be immediately observable in the exam's attempt rate and pass rate.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
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Alinda can be seen—using 10x50 binoculars—moving through the constellation Gemini, which is visible immediately after dark.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Similar to the northern lights, fungus’ natural light is sometimes so weak that it can’t be seen with the naked eye and requires a camera to be visible.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
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Trailing 6-4, Tien showed remarkable composure and character to win six of the last seven points, securing the victory in four hours, 49 minutes.George Ramsay, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
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Pearn's history with Truex includes a remarkable period where the duo clinched a championship and 24 wins between 2015 and 2019.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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The device meets visual assessment requirements for ISO, ASTM, AATCC, and BSI standards.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2025
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The visual, co-directed by OK Go’s Damian Kulash and filmmaker Chris Buongiorno, uses 64 mobile phones to create a mosaic of 64 different videos, which, when combined, seamlessly create one giant image.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
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Steele is one of six fighters Vendetta Sports Media tagged as elite from Season 8, and that’s part of the reason why the 29-year-old Syndicate MMA product’s main roster debut at UFC 312 is noteworthy.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nonetheless, the timing of this coming just a day after West’s rant is noteworthy.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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And perhaps the most noticeable change: BMW eliminated the traditional gauge cluster in the dash in favor of a customizable digital version projected onto the windshield.Abigail Bassett, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Erivo has long been synonymous with her nails—but her manicures were especially noticeable while promoting Wicked.Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
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But the show's most memorable moments often showcased screaming matches and tearful tantrums between the guest of honor and their parents.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Stories have the unique ability to engage people on a deeper level, making ideas memorable and relatable.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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In the meantime, the Blue Jays can feel better about themselves at the back end of the bullpen after signing a notable free agent following various rumors in the past two winters.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Other notable losses in Altadena include its homes.Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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