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 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 Based on analyzing samples taken from hundreds of different mole rats, the team learned members of each colony carried a distinguishable chemical signature. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 The brain compares the relative signal strength across these three channels and reconstructs something on the order of a million distinguishable colors. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The security guards, who were employed by Akima Global Services, were distinguishable by the color of their shirts. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 There will no distinguishable sounds outside the call of a bird swooping down from nearby hills. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 23 June 2026 The new hub will rely on Flowcode, a company that generates customizable QR codes that can be updated in real time and often feature colors and other elements that help make the advertiser using it more distinguishable from similar efforts. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 June 2026 Three is very distinguishable from four. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 The replica Tower sign hews close to the original, though the two are clearly distinguishable from one another. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishable

Adjective

JumpSmart also includes a compass, thermometer, reflector strip, and emergency audible alarm that is perfect for hiking, camping, and off-roading.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
In a room of hundreds of people, there was hardly an audible reaction to an announcement that the AP had called the race.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of audible

Adjective

With Taylor trying to show different looks on offense, Burrow was under center on the first four plays and seven overall.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Many different clubs have considered moves for the rangy midfielder over the years, and Atletico came closest to signing him in summer 2024.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of different

Adjective

The lobes fan straight out from the tree without any discernible stems.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Between color and contrast, rest assured that visuals will be lifelike yet discernible (and you won’t get picked off by a bad agent hiding in the shadows).

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of discernible

Adjective

The Angle Wedge Pillow's distinctive triangular shape cradles your legs and knees at a precise 45-degree angle to relieve tension in your back, while the Knee-T keeps legs, hips and spine in a neutral position to reduce pressure on your lower back.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Xerjoff’s distinctive flacon is bathed in three dynamic colors that boldly represent Lamborghini’s super sports cars.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinctive

Adjective

Guerrero’s struggles have been particularly noticeable, creating an unusual disconnect between his superstar status and his production.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
In September, visitors can enjoy temperatures similar to July and August, but with a noticeable lack of people vying for prime sunset seating and fewer traffic and parking challenges.

— Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

But a single letter can’t capture everyone’s experience all of the time – let alone a $31 trillion economy that is the biggest and most diverse in the world.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
An influx of younger and diverse candidates (of little interest to big donors who prefer savvy incumbents) ran and won.

— Elona Vaisnys, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of diverse

Adjective

This is the first time that an AI system has detected a new abnormality in EKGs that appears correlated with cardiac risk and is detectable visually by a human physician.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Some face up to 40 years for distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl.

— Renee Anderson, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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