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as in visible
capable of being seen
scientists often work with phenomena that are not directly observable
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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
The third traces how those signals in sperm could become epigenetic vectors during and after fertilization to specify observable traits, known as phenotypes, in offspring.
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Ivan Amato, Quanta Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
In this view, the disparity between China’s official optimism and the observable malaise in the Chinese economy raises questions not only about the reliability of Chinese data but also about China’s projection of power in the world.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Min Chun Fu, a 22-year-old founding engineer at Comp AI, a platform that automates evidence gathering, policy checks, and compliance audits through transparent, observable AI workflows, is currently working to incorporate that confidence into the growing AI industry.
—William Jones, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Beyond fueling nightmares, Beeple says the bigger point of this robodog project is to draw attention to how more and more of the observable world consists of benign design, created to fulfill the vision of a select few techno-billionaires.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observable
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Future updates may introduce visible hit points and on-screen scoring, turning group flights into structured air-battle experiences.—
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It’s made with reflective striping that’ll keep you visible in low light.—
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Other noteworthy hotels in Fort Worth Additionally, The Drover Hotel in the Fort Worth Stockyards has been ranked as the best hotel in DFW since 2022 by Travel + Leisure magazine.—
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Another noteworthy component of Matkas’s Triple Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum is niacinamide.—
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Displaying knickknacks on trays is one easy way to corral visual clutter, and sticking to a limited color palette throughout your home will make your other design choices look more intentional.—
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Polka dots bring visual interest without overwhelming a look, pairing easily with solid staples.—
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What’s remarkable is the Leafs have done it without Tanev, their best penalty killer, for most of the season and without another top penalty killer, Brandon Carlo, for the better part of the last two months.—
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The whimsical term has also been the title of countless poems, songs and books about remarkable coincidences or eureka moments.—
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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.—
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What made the event particularly memorable was the sight of these young men accompanied by their fathers and father-figures.—
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After appearing in movies like the Walter Hill thriller Southern Comfort and comedies like Underground Aces (starring Melanie Griffith) and The Hollywood Knights (starring Tony Danza), Carter landed one of his most memorable roles in the 1982 sci-fi classic The Thing.—
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Here are seven notable stats from the game.—
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The rink can attract notable people.—
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“Observable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observable. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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