observations

NOUN

attention, scrutiny

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion consideration examination experience information inspection investigation knowledge measurement note perception remark research review study surveillance view

STRONG

check cognition cognizance detection estimation heedfulness mark mind monitoring notice once-over overlook probe regard search supervision watching

WEAK

ascertainment noticing recognizing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

heedlessness ignorance neglect unobservance

STRONG

disbelief

WEAK

inattention indifference no comment thoughtlessness

NOUN

comment on something scrutinized

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commentary finding note opinion reflection remark thought

STRONG

annotation comeback crack mention mouthful pronouncement saying utterance wisecrack

WEAK

catch phrase obiter dictum say so

Antonyms

STRONG

silence

WEAK

heedlessness inattention indifference neglect no comment thoughtlessness

Example Sentences

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Observations of the cosmic radiation background provide nearly incontrovertible proof of the big bang.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Observations of gravitational lensing, where light bends around galaxies, suggest an additional unseen source of mass is influencing space.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Observations show the people use narrow outrigger canoes, live in large communal huts, carry spears, bows and arrows, and wear fibre waistbelts, as well as necklaces and headbands.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Observations show that dark matter is spread throughout space, shaping galaxies and the largest cosmic structures.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

Observations at Hawk Mountain are in line with findings elsewhere.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson