as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
there doesn't seem to be any appreciable difference between this piece and that one
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Recent Examples of appreciable
The latter's use of the pedal steel guitar adds an appreciable whiskey-woozy vibe to the waltz-time tempo.
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Bryan West, The Tennessean, 30 May 2025
Caution should be taken if spending any appreciable amount of time outside, by staying hydrated with non-alcoholic beverages, taking frequent breaks and seeking shade.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Trump’s tariffs, detentions take a toll on local tourism
April 12, 2025
There was an appreciable drop in visitors to the United States from Europe in March, after the Trump administration introduced an aggressive crackdown on immigration.
—Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
The emphasis on outfitting is appreciable, in particular with matching sets such as a fluid-fitting viscose blouse paired with a wide-legged trouser, priced $79 for each piece.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciable
Bryan West, The Tennessean, 30 May 2025
Caution should be taken if spending any appreciable amount of time outside, by staying hydrated with non-alcoholic beverages, taking frequent breaks and seeking shade.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Trump’s tariffs, detentions take a toll on local tourism
April 12, 2025
There was an appreciable drop in visitors to the United States from Europe in March, after the Trump administration introduced an aggressive crackdown on immigration.
—Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
The emphasis on outfitting is appreciable, in particular with matching sets such as a fluid-fitting viscose blouse paired with a wide-legged trouser, priced $79 for each piece.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for appreciable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciable
Adjective
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However, many fear this will eventually result in noticeable price hikes for consumers.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Since the pandemic, there’s been a noticeable drop in vaccination rates among kids.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The audible gasp when a truly perfect look walks by.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
17 Aug. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Drebin was a parody of an earlier type: the no-nonsense professional who gave the impression of competency but, in fact, had no discernible skills.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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But there is no discernible best-by date for the affected items.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This is especially perceptible in states where linguistic and cultural identities have long been a point of pride, such as Tamil Nadu.—
YAMINI AIYAR,
Foreign Affairs,
23 July 2025
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The result is a perceptible imbalance of power as the executive exerts greater authority while the legislative branch dims.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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“Appreciable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciable. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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