variants
also discernable
as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
discernible differences in the two authors' writing styles
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Recent Examples of discernible
While some in its famously loyal membership base groused, Costco suffered no discernible political consequences.
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Taylor is investigating a Santa cookie at the Clotz Cookie Factory (one of several proper nouns in this film that have no discernible origin) and looks disappointed.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
The study also found that the tool could have a discernible impact on the other emotions of the subjects.
—PC Magazine, 30 Nov. 2025
All of these things — rain, fog, clouds, snow, and so forth — are all easily seen, discernible, visible, describable, and so lend themselves to having a cuneiform noun determined for them and an utterable sound evolved for them.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discernible
Adjective
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Even the skin around the bean had a distinguishable bite, clinging to each chickpea rather than turning slippery or wispy.—
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Whether a vibrating insert can deliver clear, distinguishable signals without blending into the background – or worse, become a distraction in itself – remains an open question.—
Adjective
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The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.—
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While Reconcept recommends sessions of at least 30 minutes, shorter experiences can still produce noticeable effects.—
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
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De Niro said, met by audible gasps.—
Adjective
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
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The last detectable earthquake in Connecticut was recorded on May 19, 2025, near Essex Village, according to USGS.—
Adjective
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The cosmic vibration is supposed to be more perceptible and bring out repressed impulses, emotions, or insights.—
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Here, the curve of SO(2) is barely perceptible.—
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“Discernible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discernible. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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