passable

Example Sentences

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Technology has evolved to a point where recently colorized films look, if not ideal, then at least passable on high-definition televisions.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

For investors, the critical question is when the Strait of Hormuz will be passable with lowered risk given the growing economic toll around the world.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Please do not assume a road will be passable just because it’s open.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Nuzzi-Lizza is just consequential enough to be passable in polite discussion without really mattering all that much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

If I access the bad memories, I see tears, fights, and remnants of passable togetherness.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan