DISTINGUISHABLE Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

distinguishable

adjective

Definition of distinguishable

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 By combining them in different proportions, the researchers can create 16 distinguishable colours and at least 300 different shades. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Given medium, proportions, and form, from a distance Shift is barely distinguishable from the land. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Along parts of the coast, relentless rain and early snowmelt made the sea barely distinguishable from the land. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Oriahi has a solid handle on all craft aspects, though only the costumes by Yolanda Okereke are particularly distinguishable — her color stories popping in almost every scene. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 At first glance, some versions of the Mary Jane sneaker are barely distinguishable from a classic flat; others come in a technical mesh with a chunky tread or cushiony insoles. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 Haaland has become one of the most easily distinguishable sport stars in recent years because of his long hair. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 But, the vehicles that will officially operate in Denver are even more distinguishable. — Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The next hurdle for lifestyle influencers will be to make content that’s both useful and, crucially, distinguishable from what AI can do. — Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishable

Adjective

That is, when the dialogue is audible at all; much of it ends up subsumed by a thundering sound mix that obscures what you’re actually meant to hear.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Sounds of shots being fired and a male voice speaking were audible in the background, police said.

— Coleman Petit, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of audible

Adjective

His current employer is Damien Cantor, an authentically sleazy and slippery character who operates under no discernible code beyond indulging a dumb, preening narcissism.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
The proximity between law enforcement and aesthetics is also discernible in the history of choreography.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of discernible

Adjective

That includes colorblock styling, chunky knobs and physical controls, and simple shapes that make each device memorable and distinctive.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
The person buried there is believed to have belonged to the Linear Pottery culture — named for the distinctive spiral and wavy patterns decorating its pottery.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinctive

Adjective

The research fellow also argued that the additional Russian diesel entering global markets is not sufficient to produce a noticeable reduction in consumer fuel prices in the short term.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
The brand's emblem, which is incorporated into the translucent monoblock LED taillight beneath the seat and is sculpted by the bike's lights themselves, is the most noticeable of all Fragment elements.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

Conceivably, there is Naftali Bennett, who served as PM in 2021-22 but could not keep his diverse coalition together.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
His great-grandson is focused on how to build a corporate culture that suits both Japan, â€œour mother countryâ€� and the source of more than half of the groupâ€™s sales, and the diverse expectations of 40,000 employees around the world.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of diverse

Adjective

Interestingly, there is no statistically detectable difference in offending rates before college, suggesting the future fraternity members weren’t always fundamentally different in their behavior.

— Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
That would be detectable, too, even if all of the planets don’t actually join the transit parade.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of detectable

Adjective

Coleman said each design has its own distinct character and can be styled individually, either as a subtle everyday detail or a sculptural statement.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Scientists have performed cosmic genealogy on planetary systems in the Milky Way, finding two distinct families that influence the evolution and fate of these systems.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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