1
as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
the tension in the negotiating room was palpable
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2
as in tangible
capable of being perceived by the sense of touch
a small but palpable lump in my neck
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as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a palpable case of lying under oath
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Recent Examples of palpable
Today, her dedication to this mission is palpable in the many success stories HOKU Design has engineered.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Her fears about Kacey, concerns for Thomas and what’s happening on the avenue are palpable.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
That ferocity was palpable in Levi’s Stadium during Greenlaw’s cameo against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15 and its absence was just as noticeable the rest of the season.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
The synergy between Palmer and Woods during those years was palpable.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Her fears about Kacey, concerns for Thomas and what’s happening on the avenue are palpable.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
That ferocity was palpable in Levi’s Stadium during Greenlaw’s cameo against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15 and its absence was just as noticeable the rest of the season.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
The synergy between Palmer and Woods during those years was palpable.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpable
Adjective
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During the hearing, Sen. Stephen Owens, a Hesston Republican, questioned the Kansas City mayor about how an earnings tax would provide tangible relief for residents.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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If Meta had taken a fraction of its metaverse budget and aimed it at tangible improvements in the user experience, would their pivot to AI even be necessary?—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Although the translations into English are awkward, especially across the differences in poetic rhyme scheme and structure, the sentiment is unmistakable.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Charismatic slacker Raj and uptight striver Mir aren’t just foils for each other; their mutual love is unmistakable, which gives weight to the looming prospect that the stress of salvaging Baba’s empire could tear them apart.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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The early setback led to Sabalenka receiving a swift code violation as she was reprimanded for an audible obscenity.—
Staff and news service reports,
Orange County Register,
13 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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Elvia Anaya, administrative specialist at Omni Laundry, told Rivet that the upsides of producing in L.A. are readily apparent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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On a separate note, a major situation around fertility or a child could be apparent.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s consolidation of power in his second term has been driven by a perceptible change of pace.—
Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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Because far-off stars would be static over successive nights, nearer, moving objects would stand out against the backdrop — but, for an object as distant as Pluto, the motion would be barely perceptible.—
John Loeffler,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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His putative allies are, after all, terrified of harassment and physical violence from the army of released insurrectionists that Trump all but commands himself.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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For some, the lockdown was sprinkled with physical terror as questions arose about where to place Ebola victims.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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It has been reported that President Trump has since asked Bannon to mend fences with Musk — and signs of that thaw were evident in his conversation with Newsom.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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And the poverty which is evident on the streets is reflected in the country’s economic data.—
Sverre Alvik,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Palpable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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