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the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observations
For four of these systems, the observations were sensitive enough to allow the astronomers to measure the masses of the component stars from first principles, independent of any guidance from theoretical models.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The question becomes how prior observations can be meaningfully applied to strengthen the work at hand.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
But clear skies facilitated exceptional observations.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Future observations, especially across more wavelengths and with next-generation detectors, will be crucial to confirm whether this behavior is typical or a rare exception.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
And while the performances and the writing are still spackled with amusing barbs and observations about some of the grossest people in American life, The Audacity is missing a crucial forward momentum.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Iran’s observations would be conveyed to Pakistan.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
While early studies and clinical observations suggest ibogaine may reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, the research remains limited, with small sample sizes, little long-term follow-up, and significant medical risks still under study.
—Dimitri Mugianis, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The question becomes how prior observations can be meaningfully applied to strengthen the work at hand.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
But clear skies facilitated exceptional observations.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Future observations, especially across more wavelengths and with next-generation detectors, will be crucial to confirm whether this behavior is typical or a rare exception.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
And while the performances and the writing are still spackled with amusing barbs and observations about some of the grossest people in American life, The Audacity is missing a crucial forward momentum.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Iran’s observations would be conveyed to Pakistan.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
While early studies and clinical observations suggest ibogaine may reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, the research remains limited, with small sample sizes, little long-term follow-up, and significant medical risks still under study.
—Dimitri Mugianis, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observations
observances
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In just the past few weeks, public debate has centered on issues such as school curriculum oversight, commemorative and cultural observances and facility access policies.—
Brett Wilson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2026
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Worshippers can now freely gather at Christian, Jewish, and Muslim sites for major religious celebrations, including Orthodox Easter and Ramadan observances.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Observations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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