as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
there was a barely detectable hum coming from the refrigerator
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detectable
Adjective
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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,
26 May 2025 -
The crossing signal—a loud, rhythmic click audible from at least half a block away—was more of a pre-attack cue, or so the hawk had realized, Dinets, a zoologist now at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, told me.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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This gap is especially noticeable in close relationships, such as those with family and close friends, where shared understanding is critical to maintaining connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The impact of that indirect heat was particularly noticeable in our onion test.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Given his limited but still discernible responses, Ian seemed like the perfect candidate.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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The Trump coin has no discernible value apart from its identification with Trump himself.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Following Joel’s departure, there’s been a perceptible vibe shift online; one further exasperated by the finale’s not one, but two, cliffhangers that leave Ellie’s fate in doubt for those who haven’t already played the game.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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Recent economic data do not indicate price spikes nor a perceptible slowdown in economic activity.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 May 2025
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“Detectable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detectable. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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