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palpable

[pal-puh-buhl] / ˈpæl pə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
clear, obvious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apparent certain conspicuous credible detectable discernible distinct evident noticeable perceptible remarkable unmistakable visible
STRONG
tangible
WEAK
appreciable arresting believable blatant colorable manifest observable open ostensible patent perceivable plain plausible positive seeming sensible straightforward striking sure unequivocal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous concealed doubtful dubious hidden imperceptible improbable inconspicuous indefinite indistinct invisible mistakable obscure obscured questionable secret uncertain unclear unknown unlikely unnoticeable unremarkable unsure vague
WEAK
abstract inferential unreal
ADJECTIVE
concrete, real
Synonyms
STRONGEST
substantial tactile
STRONG
tangible
WEAK
material sensible solid touchable
Antonyms
WEAK
abstract doubtful dubious hidden inferential obscure questionable unclear unreal vague

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, there was a palpable sense of relief in Dubai, Doha and Kuwait that these Gulf cities avoided potentially catastrophic Iranian retaliatory strikes on their own power plants and water desalination facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The excitement at ground control was palpable, Gibbons said, adding that it was a "special" moment filled with tears, hugs and laughter.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

As Ryland works to translate Rocky’s language and build a system for the two to communicate, the bond formed between human and pentapedal boulder is palpable.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

But there is a palpable brightness in her voice when I ask about her son, Teo, whose name we have changed.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

His anger and annoyance was so palpable, Emily forgot for a second that they were pretending.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman