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 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for distinguishable

Adjective

They’re matched by the audible intensity of the red-legged seriema, another challenger from South America.

— Meghan Bartels, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
Today’s show featured bold elements, with a vibrant palette of primary colors, panniers and padding that created the illusion of an enormous bottom, or exaggerated green fringing on Bermuda shorts that gave an audible swish as the models walked by.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of audible

Adjective

Computer simulations helped the researchers compare different fiber arrangements, including checkerboard and zigzag patterns.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
The contracts negotiated with the UC do not mention different salaries for visa holders versus citizens.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of different

Adjective

Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Los Feliz’s Shakespeare Bridge, a 262-foot span with Gothic-style arches and eight distinctive turrets, is approaching its 100th anniversary.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinctive

Adjective

Beyond pantry doors and magnetic racks, three more swaps make a noticeable difference in a tight kitchen.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Some of these changes are noticeable without any special technology, says Ibañez, including slower speech, longer pauses, a flatter emotional tone, trouble finding the right word, or vaguer, less specific language.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

The move showcases a diverse cast of characters, showing that anyone, both old and young, model or otherwise, can wear Miu Miu.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
Coleman says university campuses have proven especially receptive to the kiosk and provide access to a diverse group of people.

— Anna Zarra Aldrich, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of diverse

Adjective

The atmospheric phenomena potentially detectable by HWO depend on those phases and the angle between the planet, its star, and the observatory, and therefore are best seen at different times in the planet’s orbit.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Glyphosate was found at detectable levels in 37% of products, and cat food with more plants in the first 10 ingredients had higher glyphosate levels.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of detectable

Adjective

But even with 22 tracks to work with, the sound too often defaults to a similar muted backdrop, which blurs some of the less distinct songs together.

— Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
The rooms are designed for gathering, whether that's at the music venue, on the rooftop bar, or in one of the other distinct dining experiences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026