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
With dark energy, our observable horizon grows ever smaller with time, despite the increasing size of the Universe.
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Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
The committee evaluates and compares teams with these factors: bad losses, common opponents, competitiveness in losses, early performance versus late performance, head-to-head outcomes, NET rankings, observable components, regional rankings, significant wins and strength of schedule.
—Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Here’s a general overview of how quickly the liver can heal in different scenarios:
After Alcohol Withdrawal
For individuals who stop drinking, the liver can begin to heal quickly, with improvements in liver function often observable within weeks.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Electronic medical records enable scientists to conduct large-scale studies of the associations between genetic variants and observable traits that inform precision medicine.
—Aaron J. Masino, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
The committee evaluates and compares teams with these factors: bad losses, common opponents, competitiveness in losses, early performance versus late performance, head-to-head outcomes, NET rankings, observable components, regional rankings, significant wins and strength of schedule.
—Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Here’s a general overview of how quickly the liver can heal in different scenarios:
After Alcohol Withdrawal
For individuals who stop drinking, the liver can begin to heal quickly, with improvements in liver function often observable within weeks.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Electronic medical records enable scientists to conduct large-scale studies of the associations between genetic variants and observable traits that inform precision medicine.
—Aaron J. Masino, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
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But there are other, less visible effects that space weather has on the atmosphere.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Prices are visible on Disney World’s app several weeks out from the current date.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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Although its nose had been broken off, the statue of a man’s head still showed remarkable detail.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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His remarkable record includes securing significant settlements for clients who have endured life-altering injuries and losses caused by recklessness and negligence, totaling billions of dollars.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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More emphasis on the visual components and less reliance on dialogue, sound effects and music.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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But a film that’s primarily selling eroticism, packed with club beats and the occasionally homoerotic visual gag?—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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By James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made by History January 23, 2025 10:00 AM EST Donald Trump spent a noteworthy chunk of the transition period provoking controversy—and insulting NATO allies—with his proposals for expanding the U.S.—
James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made by History ,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Another noteworthy thing about the announcement is who isn’t involved, The Times’s Cade Metz reports for DealBook: Microsoft, which has a partnership with OpenAI.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Signs of Endometriosis The most common and noticeable symptom of endometriosis is pain.—
Rena Goldman,
Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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Using wigs, hats, scarves, or other styling options can make hair loss less noticeable, and looser hairstyles are less likely to lead to hair loss and damage.13 Sometimes, hair loss resolves on its own.—
Michael MacIntyre,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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Get ready for one of the most memorable acceptance speeches of the evening.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2025
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Below take a look at memorable fashion moments from the Grammy Awards red carpet throughout the years below.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
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The film even picked up some notable precursors, such as nominations at the Gotham and Independent Spirit Awards.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Join 26 others in the comments View Comments Musk’s barbs represented a notable takedown of a major White House project from someone that is in Trump’s innermost circle.—
Donald Judd,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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