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
Black holes are often observable not directly, but by their accretion disc, a structure of hot gas and dust that gives off a bright glow.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Such movements were rapid…the outer ear and the corners of the mouth which would suddenly be drawn upwards and outwards; a whole series of grimaces was observable, none of which involved the eyes or tongue.
—Caitlyn Murphy, Hazlitt, 13 Nov. 2024
While such stellar pairs are common in the observable universe, areas near supermassive black holes have long been thought to have gravity too intense for stellar systems to be stable.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The impact should be immediately observable in the exam's attempt rate and pass rate.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Such movements were rapid…the outer ear and the corners of the mouth which would suddenly be drawn upwards and outwards; a whole series of grimaces was observable, none of which involved the eyes or tongue.
—Caitlyn Murphy, Hazlitt, 13 Nov. 2024
While such stellar pairs are common in the observable universe, areas near supermassive black holes have long been thought to have gravity too intense for stellar systems to be stable.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The impact should be immediately observable in the exam's attempt rate and pass rate.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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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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Here, as in so many tradeoffs, one effort to do good conflicts with another: Contractors have been more careful over the years to make sure moisture doesn't build up in attics by making sure air circulates, using those vents that are visible on many roofs or under eaves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trailing 6-4, Tien showed remarkable composure and character to win six of the last seven points, securing the victory in four hours, 49 minutes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Pearn's history with Truex includes a remarkable period where the duo clinched a championship and 24 wins between 2015 and 2019.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The visual, co-directed by OK Go’s Damian Kulash and filmmaker Chris Buongiorno, uses 64 mobile phones to create a mosaic of 64 different videos, which, when combined, seamlessly create one giant image.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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The visual narrative creates an immersive journey that offers a modern and futuristic take on Eastern aesthetics and features belly dancing and Bollywood influences.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
16 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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The difference in how Andrew carries himself now is noticeable, Caroline said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Jan. 2025
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For a movie that looks so remarkably good – from the oppressive, classical set design to the astounding lighting work – Ash's (Rook this time around) uncanny comeback was a noticeable exception.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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But the show's most memorable moments often showcased screaming matches and tearful tantrums between the guest of honor and their parents.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Stories have the unique ability to engage people on a deeper level, making ideas memorable and relatable.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
18 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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Microsoft is OpenAI’s most notable investor, injecting about $14 billion in the ChatGPT parent over the last five years, with the world’s largest company, leading AI tech architect Nvidia, investing in OpenAI’s most recent funding round which valued the company at $157 billion.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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