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as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
the tension in the negotiating room was palpable
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2
as in tangible
capable of being perceived by the sense of touch
a small but palpable lump in my neck
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as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a palpable case of lying under oath
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Recent Examples of palpable
The rift between this element and its confused presentation caused between the Menendez brothers, the family along with their newfound fans and Team Murphy is still palpable; no apologies have been given or are likely to be received.
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Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
The works were made after Lewis experience a profound loss, something that is palpable in this moving show.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 19 Feb. 2025
After a middling interview with Miles Teller, they were joined by Mike Myers as Coffee Talk host Linda Richman, and the joy between the 2000s stars getting to banter with their Nineties predecessor doing one of his most beloved characters was palpable.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
Aside from an untimely triceps injury that put him on the shelf for several months, Punk’s impact on the next crop of talent has been palpable.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
The works were made after Lewis experience a profound loss, something that is palpable in this moving show.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 19 Feb. 2025
After a middling interview with Miles Teller, they were joined by Mike Myers as Coffee Talk host Linda Richman, and the joy between the 2000s stars getting to banter with their Nineties predecessor doing one of his most beloved characters was palpable.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
Aside from an untimely triceps injury that put him on the shelf for several months, Punk’s impact on the next crop of talent has been palpable.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpable
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The problem is that the DOGE outlook also fails to account for all the ways in which an overreliance on the private sector has already weakened American life in very tangible ways.—
Adam Chandler,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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United fans have been given little reason to cheer this season, and there are few tangible things to be hopeful about in the short or medium term.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The entire capsule collection features quirky touches evocative of Johnson’s idiosyncratic and unmistakable approach to fashion.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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And so the passion that the Japanese fans have for the game of baseball (was unmistakable).—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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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
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The transmission was audible on both aircraft cockpit voice recorders.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 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 lighter weight is definitely noticeable, which coupled with the rounded corners make the phone much more comfortable to hold.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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That danger was apparent when formaldehyde in plywood used to build temporary trailer homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina sickened dozens of people.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s been apparent in the last several years that the number of corporate CMOs is going down.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
26 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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Its most significant physical feature is a segmented tread protruding from its back, and extending to the front of its face.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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March 14th brings the full moon total lunar eclipse in Virgo (2:54 a.m. EST, 23° Virgo), a major moment of truth for our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The foreign policy shift was evident, as European leaders visited Trump this week at the White House to talk about reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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His impact is evident in the works of countless artists who cite him as a foundational inspiration.—
Shirley Halperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Palpable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpable. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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