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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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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
Threaded through all this heaviness, however, is a palpable joy, a kind of luminous gratitude for having found one another, despite their presence in a country that routinely shuns them.
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Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025
The wildcards The excitement of watching a pacy forward at full flight is palpable.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Such was the case for one dog in a viral TikTok video; the canine's confusion and apparent sadness was palpable when his morning quest to greet his favorite human ended in disappointment.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
The disappointment is palpable in a team that won the World Series as recently as four years ago and has veteran skipper Brian Snitker, in the last year of his contract, looking toward retirement.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
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Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025
The wildcards The excitement of watching a pacy forward at full flight is palpable.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Such was the case for one dog in a viral TikTok video; the canine's confusion and apparent sadness was palpable when his morning quest to greet his favorite human ended in disappointment.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
The disappointment is palpable in a team that won the World Series as recently as four years ago and has veteran skipper Brian Snitker, in the last year of his contract, looking toward retirement.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpable
Adjective
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Her dedication to producing tangible improvements in the realm of social justice is evidenced by her previous positions, most recently as the director of the center for social justice at the Urban League of Southwestern Ohio.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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With a steady drumbeat of crises, cutting through requires fresh angles, clear analogies and tangible stories.—
Shaun Walsh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This feels worth acknowledging because almost every home with them, no matter how expensive the litter box, shares that unmistakable aroma.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Leaders need team members who reduce leadership’s cognitive load by making their worth unmistakable and their potential clear. - Aurelien Mangano, DevelUpLeaders 13.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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With Roan’s voice faintly audible in the distance, the dreamy video shows the Missouri native crawling on the floor of a dark subway car filled with women dancing under strobe lights, making the train seem more like a club than a mode of community transit.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 July 2025
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However, many fear this will eventually result in noticeable price hikes for consumers.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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But a noticeable upswing in Perseid activity begins during the second week of August, leading up to their peak night.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This greater understanding of how to effectively use AI was evident as brands used the technology in more compelling, smarter ways across campaigns.—
Emily Ketchen,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The same trend was evident at the World Artificial Intelligence Film Festival in Nice, where emotional storytelling prevailed over technical skill.—
Bogdan Nesvit,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This is especially perceptible in states where linguistic and cultural identities have long been a point of pride, such as Tamil Nadu.—
YAMINI AIYAR,
Foreign Affairs,
23 July 2025
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The result is a perceptible imbalance of power as the executive exerts greater authority while the legislative branch dims.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Felicia Gross, 33, of Jackson, faces multiple charges, including manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, falsely reporting an incident, and two counts of tampering with a witness.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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Linkin Park reenters the general sales ranking at No. 85 and comes in one spot lower on the list of the top-selling physical titles.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The apparent change to his game, the sacrifice and compromise of the individual in favour of the collective, has delivered five major trophies and taken him to the very top of the sport.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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And its author has become the namesake of this phenomenon of apparent contradictions.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Palpable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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