ponderable

adjective

Definition of ponderablenext
as in obvious

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How does the adjective ponderable contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of ponderable are appreciable, palpable, perceptible, sensible, and tangible. While all these words mean "apprehensible as real or existent," ponderable suggests having definitely measurable weight or importance.

exerted a ponderable influence on world events

When could appreciable be used to replace ponderable?

In some situations, the words appreciable and ponderable are roughly equivalent. However, appreciable applies to what is distinctly discernible by the senses or definitely measurable.

an appreciable increase in income

Where would palpable be a reasonable alternative to ponderable?

The meanings of palpable and ponderable largely overlap; however, palpable applies either to what has physical substance or to what is obvious and unmistakable.

the tension in the air was almost palpable

When can perceptible be used instead of ponderable?

The synonyms perceptible and ponderable are sometimes interchangeable, but perceptible applies to what can be discerned by the senses often to a minimal extent.

a perceptible difference in sound to a careful listener

When is sensible a more appropriate choice than ponderable?

While the synonyms sensible and ponderable are close in meaning, sensible applies to whatever is clearly apprehended through the senses or impresses itself strongly on the mind.

an abrupt, sensible drop in temperature

When might tangible be a better fit than ponderable?

The words tangible and ponderable are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, tangible suggests what is capable of being handled or grasped both physically and mentally.

no tangible evidence of UFOs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ponderable
  1. obvious
  2. prominent
  3. conspicuous
  4. striking
  5. noticeable
  6. evident
  7. manifest
  8. tangible
Adjective
  • In its wildest moments, Coogler’s film seems like a collision of Lovecraft Country with True Blood, though more obvious comparisons will likely be drawn to From Dusk Till Dawn.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.
    — Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.
    — Brett Samuels, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • In a world where customers expect companies to have a point of view, the absence of one is conspicuous.
    — Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • For starters, Miller found that notice of the arbitration clause was sufficiently conspicuous to Lori.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of conspicuous
Adjective
  • The 26-room boutique spans three levels of the striking Torre Virreyes, a jutting showpiece of the skyline with views stretching into the Bosque de Chapultepec, the region’s largest urban park, once home of Aztec and Habsburg emperors.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
  • And if that were to happen, this would place GDX within striking distance of its all-time highs from early 2011.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of striking
Adjective
  • Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Moment Mom Realizes What 11-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Doing With Scissors By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A mom was shocked to discover that her 11-year-old daughter had made some noticeable modifications to her school uniform.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • Clark's influence on the popularity of women's basketball over the last year has been evident in various statistics.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Political representatives are sensitive to elections, as is evident in the close races in Florida on April 1.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • The potential this represents for businesses is manifest—those that adapt to a borderless talent economy will gain access to the best minds, the most dynamic markets and the newest investment opportunities.
    — Bernardo Saraiva, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The capitulation to Trump was manifest in Senate Republican’s refusal to block any of the president’s cast of unqualified and dangerous nominees to serve in senior cabinet positions.
    — Mordechai Gordon, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of manifest
Adjective
  • Questions were raised over Putin’s motives in calling the brief halt to hostilities, which came just after the Trump administration threatened to abandon peace efforts without tangible signs of progress.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Yet in our increasingly digital world, the tangible nature of oracle and tarot decks offers a rare form of material connection—something to hold, shuffle, and physically engage with outside the digital realm.
    — Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of tangible
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“Ponderable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ponderable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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