passable
Example Sentences
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Or, at the very least, he believes it is passable.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
We went through, I don’t know, five designs on that thing and still ended up with something I thought was passable but not impressive — not “Pitt”- level impressive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
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
In a world where digital optimization can make just about anyone sound passable on the microphone, a pop singer with personality whose voice actually communicates stands out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
We hardly have a functional hospital in our borders, or a passable road outside Kinshasa.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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