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 noteworthy
worth remembering or mentioning
a man who apparently was devoid of any observable virtue
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Recent Examples of observable
As the average color of all the light from stars and galaxies in the observable universe, cosmic latte reflects the types of stars that are most common today.
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Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
Gasoline’s status as the observable, contentious price of transportation freedom has been universal for 45 years.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
Love has always been complicated—that’s why John Cassavetes’s movies are enduring landmarks of unpopular art, and why the Hays Code collapsed—but relationships were once, by consensus, straightforwardly observable on film.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
What changes are observable in daily functioning?
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
Gasoline’s status as the observable, contentious price of transportation freedom has been universal for 45 years.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
Love has always been complicated—that’s why John Cassavetes’s movies are enduring landmarks of unpopular art, and why the Hays Code collapsed—but relationships were once, by consensus, straightforwardly observable on film.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
What changes are observable in daily functioning?
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
Adjective
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The Moon channels Jupiter’s drive, helping steady effort translate into visible progress.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, stargazers flocked to dark sky locations to view the cosmic traveler Neowise, a visible comet then 64 million miles from Earth, with a dusty tail extending more than a million miles.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Few buyers Despite seemingly noteworthy discounts, there’s a long-term slump in condo sales.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
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Finishing tops in the NBA in 3-pointers (270) is also noteworthy, no?—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the end, Jean-Pierre Jeunet agreed, and the silhouette became one of the film's visual signatures.—
Adèle Bari,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reduce visual clutter and keep countertop appliances to a minimum.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet what made the voyage truly remarkable was not only the wildlife but the way Silver Origin so effortlessly connected us to the Galápagos through its design, Ecuadorian crew, and expert naturalists.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ingram’s story is remarkable, and his late-season run was equal parts outstanding, sorely needed and unexpected.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, where your structure is more noticeable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The combination of skilled care, more affordable pricing, and the appeal of travelling for treatment has shaped a noticeable trend.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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There are also more pragmatic reasons why scientists strive to come up with a memorable acronym.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Steyer didn’t have a single memorable line, though his closing statement did redeem him somewhat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Browns usually are more of a trade-down team, so this is notable.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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More notable still, perhaps, is the fact that calling for the release of the Epstein files has seemed to cut across the myriad divisions rending the Democratic Party.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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