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Recent Examples of nameable Again, the theatrical elements — especially the text — come together as pieces that sit side by side to become a greater whole that is less nameable than felt. Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2023 In distributing blame so widely yet specifically, Sorkin and Zukin strongly suggested that nameable individuals had made identifiable mistakes, ceding vision in the name of short-term goals. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2021 Raphael’s portrait of Baldassare Castiglione exists at one specific point on the planet, and nowhere else, having begun in one nameable place and followed a track through time, owner by owner and wall to wall. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2020 What helps people survive is specific hope for a nameable and better future. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 25 May 2020 Klein seems to suggest, accurately, that the core alliance of the modern G.O.P.—economic élites and poor whites—is the strategic creation of nameable individuals. Stephen Metcalf, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2020 Thirteen nanometers is far, far, far beneath nameable perception. Virginia Heffernan, Wired, 21 Jan. 2020 With every interesting flavor, there usually turn out to be three specific, nameable elements that create the mystery, and all the rest of that. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 May 2018 Until last year, Sterling K. Brown and Brian Tyree Henry had carved out parallel careers as recognizable but not particularly nameable actors. Jeremy Egner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nameable
Adjective
  • Squash is at its peak this time of year and is a perfect base for secret sauces and/or unexpected ingredients that will make a meal memorable.
    Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The Ravel makes several stops in idyllic medieval towns along the Rhône, including Avignon, Viviers, and Arles – the lovely Roman town where Vincent van Gogh created some of his most memorable work.
    James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Despite the bye week, the 49ers listed a number of noteworthy players as questionable: wide receivers Deebo Samuel (oblique, rib) and Jauan Jennings (hip), defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) and safety Malik Mustapha (calf).
    Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Though the sci-fi franchise is well-loved by viewers new and old, discussions about adding to its already noteworthy legacy haven’t taken off.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Everyone else was washed out by a solid but not remarkable Bucs offensive line.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Of course, this isn’t entirely true across the (cheese) board — cheese comes in a remarkable range of colors, from pale white to deep yellow-orange.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • With the notable exception of Bouchard as sheriff, Democratic incumbents seemed likely to be returned to all countywide offices.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
  • In recent decades, news outlets have typically called the presidential race late on election night or the morning after, with two notable exceptions.
    Rachel Barber, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024

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“Nameable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nameable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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