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
First of all, draping videos are eminently watchable, in the same way a cooking video is: simple process, observable result.
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Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2024
This event will not be observable from the Americas.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Now evidence of trip is found There were no major solar eclipses observable on the island between 3000 and 2000 B.C., making that an unlikely trigger.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
Moreover, there is already an observable stark contrast in how Trump approaches these crises from the last time around.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2024
This event will not be observable from the Americas.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Now evidence of trip is found There were no major solar eclipses observable on the island between 3000 and 2000 B.C., making that an unlikely trigger.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
Moreover, there is already an observable stark contrast in how Trump approaches these crises from the last time around.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for observable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
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Living on a ramshackle riverfront house all but sinking into the blue, Liang lives a mostly solitary existence, keeping a joyless job at a waste-management center with only one other visible employee, Hao (Chin Yu-pan).—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Mercury is expected to join the other planets in being visible to the unaided eye by Friday, Feb. 28.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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The turnaround in East Lansing has also been remarkable.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The rise of the side hustle culture has been remarkable in recent years.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The red dot system in Swedish Death Cleaning is a visual way to organize your items while decluttering.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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The visual, shot in crisp slow motion, features Rico drenching a crowd with a water hose, embodying the rebellious spirit of the record.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
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Also noteworthy: quarterback Patrick Mahomes telling teammates the Chiefs will make a return to the Super Bowl.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, the average price tag on American weddings was $35,000 – a noteworthy increase from 2022's average wedding cost of $30,000.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
13 Feb. 2025
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It’s been noticeable how much instruction the team has been giving Campbell, including manager Alex Cora, infield coach José Flores, Bregman and Trevor Story.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The lighter weight is definitely noticeable, which coupled with the rounded corners make the phone much more comfortable to hold.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The other memorable moment came when NYCFC equalized at 1-1 in the 26th minute through Slovenian defender Mitja Ilenič.—
Martin Rogers,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, the brain's pattern recognition capabilities can make triads especially memorable.—
Michel Koopman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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That’s a notable departure from how USC, or most other schools, used to handle the role and a sign of the times in college football.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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That would require a good deal of technical resources and would also likely present notable economic challenges for the social media platform, which only became profitable last year.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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