as in adherences
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
Next, the team hopes to combine these observations with higher-resolution data and simulations to follow the gas even closer to the galactic core.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Other actors were influenced by Hoffman’s performance and their own observations.
—Sarah Kurchak, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Taking that all into account, here are a few of my observations, musings and predictions for beer in 2026.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Because Earth's atmosphere blocks X-rays, Chandra operates in space in a highly elliptical Earth orbit, enabling long, uninterrupted observations above our planet's radiation belts.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Future observations of the cloud, and the discovery of more objects like Cloud-9, could lead to a greater understanding of dark matter, galaxy formation and evolution, and the early days of the universe.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
These regular observations will gradually take in data and aim to provide pivotal information about the strengths, compositions, and histories of these primitive cosmic bodies.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2026
Chunk was identified in photographs and videos the old-fashioned way, based on human observations of distinguishing characteristics – such as a large scar across his muzzle and a broken jaw.
—Emily Wanderer, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Industry trends McDonald’s and Cava’s observations about consumer struggles aren’t happening in isolation.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observations
observances
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Many districts allow for short-term exceptions—such as for bereavement, family emergencies, or religious observances—but rarely for travel motivated by convenience or cost.—
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Now employers must show a substantial hardship when refusing to honor religious beliefs or practices, such as allowing employees to wear a yarmulke, hijab or turban, pray at work or to schedule work around religious observances.—
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“Observations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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