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
Moreover, there are as many as two trillion galaxies in just the observable universe.
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Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
This influence has extended from studies of objects within the solar system to the very edge of observable space and, thus, the earliest imaginable galaxies.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Each dimension includes observable, assessable, and developable virtuous behaviors, which can exist in what are viewed as deficient or excess vice states.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
With dark energy, our observable horizon grows ever smaller with time, despite the increasing size of the Universe.
—Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
This influence has extended from studies of objects within the solar system to the very edge of observable space and, thus, the earliest imaginable galaxies.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Each dimension includes observable, assessable, and developable virtuous behaviors, which can exist in what are viewed as deficient or excess vice states.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
With dark energy, our observable horizon grows ever smaller with time, despite the increasing size of the Universe.
—Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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Some of the changes inspired by the pledge are visible on shelves.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Tonight, the aurora may be visible across Alaska, and as far south as parts of Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington and Wisconsin.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These remarkable characters parade, dance, argue and make love.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Gibson’s remarkable story of natural healing attracted nearly 200,000 followers to her account.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Artists Memo Akten and Katie Peyton Hofstadter used dance and visual art to create a multimedia work to do just that.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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That alone provides for some potentially interesting visual ideas.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Also noteworthy: quarterback Patrick Mahomes telling teammates the Chiefs will make a return to the Super Bowl.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, the average price tag on American weddings was $35,000 – a noteworthy increase from 2022's average wedding cost of $30,000.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Dehydrated skin can make fine lines more noticeable.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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The penalty tilt has noticeable in the past 12 Kansas City postseason games as Chiefs opponents have been flagged more 11 times, with one tie.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In one of her most memorable looks at the 2023 awards, the royal recycled her white Alexander McQueen gown from 2019, restyling the asymmetric neckline's corsage-style embellishment on left shoulder to a regal sweep of white chiffon.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The most crucial plays in the Super Bowl are not necessarily the most memorable.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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That would require a good deal of technical resources and would also likely present notable economic challenges for the social media platform, which only became profitable last year.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Feb. 2025
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That’s a notable departure from how USC, or most other schools, used to handle the role and a sign of the times in college football.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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