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
Scientists say these designs could expand the observable volume of the universe by a factor of 50 — a leap comparable to going from hearing whispers in the next room to conversations across the entire city.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Your symptoms are sometimes not observable during an office visit; this information will help provide an accurate diagnosis.4
Treatments for Bradykinesia
Treatment for bradykinesia focuses on minimizing symptoms.
—Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 15 Mar. 2025
By defining passion based on observable actions and outcomes, rather than emotional expressiveness, companies can create a more level playing field.
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—Lindsay Kohler, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
For context, that is large enough to fit over 94,000 Milky Way galaxies placed side by side along the Great Wall's longest side, which stretches out for around 10% of the total width of the entire observable universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Your symptoms are sometimes not observable during an office visit; this information will help provide an accurate diagnosis.4
Treatments for Bradykinesia
Treatment for bradykinesia focuses on minimizing symptoms.
—Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 15 Mar. 2025
By defining passion based on observable actions and outcomes, rather than emotional expressiveness, companies can create a more level playing field.
ForbesWomen: Get the ForbesWomen newsletter, and supercharge your mission with success stories, tips and more.
—Lindsay Kohler, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
For context, that is large enough to fit over 94,000 Milky Way galaxies placed side by side along the Great Wall's longest side, which stretches out for around 10% of the total width of the entire observable universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
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What makes this easier to pull off is the fact that MLM outfits don’t have the kind of central, visible leader the public associates with many higher-profile schemes—no Sam Bankman-Fried or Bernie Madoff or Elizabeth Holmes.—
Lora Kelley,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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If any visible moisture remains after cleaning, wipe the entire unit, especially the blades, with a dry towel.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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By measuring the ratios of uranium and lead isotopes, scientists can determine the crystal’s age with remarkable precision.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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For any teenage prodigy, that represents a remarkable start to a career.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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An anxiety-inducing sound design (by Damian Volpe) and score (by Johan Lenox), coupled with an appropriately icy visual palette built on grays and blue, help tell Polinger’s nail-biting story.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Not every feature or data point needs to be exposed in the user interface—doing so can lead to visual clutter and overwhelm the user.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Participants in a trial reported a small – 9% – but nonetheless noteworthy improvement in their symptoms when combined with standard medication.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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Throw in a pond, mature olive orchard, water access and panoramic Butte Valley views and the moderate asking price seems noteworthy: $988,000.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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This gap is especially noticeable in close relationships, such as those with family and close friends, where shared understanding is critical to maintaining connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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But her impact was immediately noticeable, said La Jolla High Principal Chuck Podhorsky.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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But Hollywood history is littered with near-castings for some of the most memorable characters that inevitably would've made their respective films (and these performers' careers) very different.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
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But perhaps the most memorable aspect is the bloated, shuffling character design of the Neanderthal-like human couple that speak in a funny sort of sing-song gutteral jibberish.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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Other notable matches from the 2018 Evolution included Toni Storm's victory over Io Shirai in the Mae Young Classic final and Shayna Baszler's triumph over Kairi Sane for the NXT Women's Championship, marking Baszler's historic second reign.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Name Drop: Guess the identity of a notable person in six clues.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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