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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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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 distinguishable Second, the two sides must be readily distinguishable from each other, usually by applying color or markings to one side, although in rare cases they can be distinguished by shape, with one side being convex and the other being concave. —
ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026 For Fall 2026, creative director Anthony Vaccarello showcased a series of single- and double-breasted black suits, distinguishable from one another by the slightest shade. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 The details of the plot are not particularly important or distinguishable from previous entries. —Michael Ordoña, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026 In the city’s Financial District, home to Canada’s major banks, locals are easily distinguishable from tourists and visitors by the conspicuous absence of winter paraphernalia. —Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 Two executive chefs ago, Georgie had a distinguishable French bent under the leadership of RJ Yoakum, who previously spent years working for Thomas Keller at The French Laundry. —Claire Ballor staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026 The team recorded the neuron’s electrical activity to test whether the process could produce distinguishable signals. —Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026 Student employment is legally distinguishable from professional employment. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026 And there are active pages on Bandcamp that have adopted the same skeevy tactics that grifters use on Spotify and YouTube; across a few months last year, the account Cyberfunk Station puked out over 30 albums packed with barely distinguishable, nimble disco grooves. —Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026 For Fall 2026, creative director Anthony Vaccarello showcased a series of single- and double-breasted black suits, distinguishable from one another by the slightest shade. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 The details of the plot are not particularly important or distinguishable from previous entries. —Michael Ordoña, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026 In the city’s Financial District, home to Canada’s major banks, locals are easily distinguishable from tourists and visitors by the conspicuous absence of winter paraphernalia. —Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 Two executive chefs ago, Georgie had a distinguishable French bent under the leadership of RJ Yoakum, who previously spent years working for Thomas Keller at The French Laundry. —Claire Ballor staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026 The team recorded the neuron’s electrical activity to test whether the process could produce distinguishable signals. —Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026 Student employment is legally distinguishable from professional employment. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026 And there are active pages on Bandcamp that have adopted the same skeevy tactics that grifters use on Spotify and YouTube; across a few months last year, the account Cyberfunk Station puked out over 30 albums packed with barely distinguishable, nimble disco grooves. —Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
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The celebratory taunts — clearly audible on ABC’s game broadcast — were aimed at Philadelphia fans, who’d broken into the same chant during their team’s play-in victory over Orlando on Wednesday.— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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Jeff’s worries, Rogers explains to the camera after seeing his young friend off, are different from the worry that one’s parents might separate.— Jean Garnett, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
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The three-block stretch, between 16th and 19th avenues, looks markedly different from just a year ago, when tents, abandoned cars and piles of trash crowded the street and sidewalks.— Da Lin, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Unlike most spirits, which can sit unopened at room temperature for years without discernible degradation, wine is a living, breathing, dare-I-say magical thing.— Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
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With no discernible up or down in space, the astronauts strapped into sleeping bags hanging from the walls each night.— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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The company develops distinctive film and television projects that bridge Japan and the United States — a mission reflected in its name, which combines the countries’ calling codes (+1 and +81).— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Haudenosaunee have navigated distinctive languages for each nation of the Confederacy.— Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
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Tips for a great visit Arriving early can make a noticeable difference.— Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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From penguins at Boulders Beach to whale spotting on the coast, packing a pair of binoculars ensures you a front-row seat to the diverse wildlife of South Africa.— Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
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Annicelli said that Connecticut is home to a wide variety of diverse snakes and reptiles.— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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All 20 patients who received the trial treatment no longer had any detectable myeloma cells in their body.— Angus Chen, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
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All of Raphael’s portraits in the octagon are quite distinct—the palette ranges from emerald green and cinnabar to earthy browns and bone black—but there is one bizarre consistency.— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind through mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structured succulents, leading to distinct seating and dining areas.— Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Distinguishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/distinguishable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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