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as in audible
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
an evening star easily distinguishable by the naked eye
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2
as in different
being not of the same kind
snowflakes are distinguishable from each other under a microscope
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishable
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Overture would be able to fly at Mach 1.3 (about 1,000 mph) without an audible boom, reducing U.S. coast-to-coast flight times by up to 90 minutes — if there wasn’t a law prohibiting supersonic flights overland.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025 -
The transmission was audible on both aircraft cockpit voice recorders.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Depending on the species, fluorescence showed up in different body parts, such as the birds’ bellies, chests, heads and necks.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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After studying with the esteemed acting coach Lee Strasburg, however, and experiencing a political awakening during the Vietnam War, Fonda began pursuing different kinds of projects.—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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It’s been noticeable how much instruction the team has been giving Campbell, including manager Alex Cora, infield coach José Flores, Bregman and Trevor Story.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The flare cut is also wide enough to be noticeable, but slim enough to wear without feeling too voluminous.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Now, scientists may have discovered the potential source of that distinctive coloring, overturning a popular theory in the process.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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The price history reflects the challenges of finding a buyer for such a distinctive property.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Not that the plan is to change — with the subsequent vast squad turnover that follows to no discernible improvement — every two or three years.—
Andy Mitten,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Some of them are pure awful, but others have discernible hints of genius lost amidst all the narrative rubble and CGI noise.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the past few years, Landman has curated a diverse roster, including Laufey, the Chainsmokers, John Ryan, Kenya Grace, and Amy Allen — who recently won songwriter of the year at the 2025 Grammys.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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Living in New Bedford, Mass., a Coastal City Undergoing Transformation The Whaling City, home to a diverse food scene, will soon have a new rail connection to Boston.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Resisting the label of fusion, Twitty describes the dish as an homage to flavors that highlights the intersections between distinct culinary traditions.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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This is classic mosaic evolution, where different parts of the anatomy evolve at distinct rates.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Because far-off stars would be static over successive nights, nearer, moving objects would stand out against the backdrop — but, for an object as distant as Pluto, the motion would be barely perceptible.—
John Loeffler,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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By modernizing systems and processes where unnecessary friction exists, the healthcare industry can make improvements that have a perceptible impact on those delivering and receiving care.—
Amanda Eisel,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Distinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distinguishable. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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