1
as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
the tension in the negotiating room was palpable
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2
as in tangible
capable of being perceived by the sense of touch
a small but palpable lump in my neck
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as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a palpable case of lying under oath
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Recent Examples of palpable
The tension between these coming-togethers and alienations from self and others is palpable, although nothing of real significance happens.
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Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
The two communist giants had border clashes in 1969, and Beijing’s anxiety about facing off against both of the world’s superpowers was palpable.
—William Hurst, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
Regardless of what happened on Broadway, Hobbs said the fear among employees was palpable.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This feeling of place and belonging is palpable, even to those who are merely passing through.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
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Matthew Clark Davison, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
The two communist giants had border clashes in 1969, and Beijing’s anxiety about facing off against both of the world’s superpowers was palpable.
—William Hurst, Foreign Affairs, 3 July 2025
Regardless of what happened on Broadway, Hobbs said the fear among employees was palpable.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This feeling of place and belonging is palpable, even to those who are merely passing through.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for palpable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palpable
Adjective
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Trump's war against the higher education establishment is long overdue and is already paying huge tangible dividends.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Decision outcome improvement quantifies the tangible uplift in valuable results achieved when AI influences a decision, versus the baseline without it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The public display hit televisions and phone screens across the country and was an unmistakable signal that the Trump administration was not done flexing its political muscle in California.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Dignity Through Every Stage Of Life The shift in conversation is unmistakable.—
Karen Fonseth,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Phone calls came in clear, the layers of music were clearly audible, and ambient noise from traffic and public transport disappeared.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 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,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Some people find that getting a tan makes their acne less noticeable, but these effects are temporary.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 July 2025
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Speaking of titles with a noticeable presence on the streaming originals list is Stranger Things, which hasn’t debuted any new episodes in three years.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The talent is evident, yet the three aim to stay humble.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 July 2025
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That blend of tradition and innovation is evident in both the menu and the experience.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The assault could well result in a perceptible slowing of progress in the fight against cancer.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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If nothing else, the [faintly] perceptible downturn in flight from the bundle suggests that an inviolate core of some 30 million to 35 million sports enthusiasts may remain locked into the bundle when the last of the general-interest crowd has ditched pay-TV for the sprawling glut of streaming.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Need to know: Disappearance of Neanderthals Neanderthals inhabited Europe and Asia beginning about 400,000 years ago—but by roughly 40,000 years ago, physical evidence of them vanishes from the archaeological record.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
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Regular physical activity can decrease LDL cholesterol levels.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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In apparent disbelief, Berger simply sank to her knees, her arms outstretched and a huge grin on her face, and watched as her jubilant teammates sprinted towards her to celebrate.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Another apparent fan of tanning is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., America’s perpetually bronzed health secretary, who was spotted visiting a tanning salon last month.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
19 July 2025
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“Palpable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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