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appreciable

[uh-pree-shee-uh-buhl, -shuh-buhl] / əˈpri ʃi ə bəl, -ʃə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
easily noticed; considerable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
definite detectable discernible marked measurable noticeable observable perceptible significant sizable substantial
WEAK
apparent ascertainable clear-cut distinguishable estimable evident good-sized goodly healthy large manifest material obvious perceivable plain pronounced recognizable sensible tangible visible
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous imperceptible indistinct insignificant invisible little minor obscure small unimportant unnoticeable unrecognizable vague
WEAK
inconsiderable negligible unappreciable unnoticed

Example Sentences

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The Conference Board’s result was at odds with a University of Michigan survey that showed an appreciable March decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The result is at odds with a similar monthly survey, fielded by the University of Michigan, which showed an appreciable March decline in results published last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

We found no appreciable difference between the two datasets.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

The White House maintains that Trump’s will yield appreciable benefits in the future.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

After a few days with Lawrence, Groves recognized that his process was the only one with a demonstrated capability to produce appreciable quantities of U-235.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik