palpable

Example Sentences

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As of this writing, no matter where you’re flying from, the panic remains palpable.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

Despite the palpable tension in the room, Japan still offered up billions of dollars in U.S. infrastructure investments.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

The anticipation for the nominees to hear who else had won must have been palpable.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Fallon announced they would be going to a special screening of “Project Hail Mary” after the taping, and the teachers’ delight was palpable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The silence settled back in around them, comfortable but palpable.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez