thinkable

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Recent Examples of thinkable But, prior to the decision, four conservative justices, including Roberts, signaled receptivity to considering the theory as entirely thinkable. Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 16 Aug. 2023 The unthinkable is all too thinkable: a major conflict on European soil with the unpredictability, the combustibility, and the ultimate futility of an extended military clash. Michael Kimmage, The New Republic, 7 Feb. 2022 By the time construction began in 2019, the formerly unthinkable notion of shrinking the auditorium had become thinkable. Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022 The demonstrations have at times also boldly called for China to return to the path of political liberalization that seemed at least thinkable, even openly discussable, under Mr. Jiang during the 1990s. Chris Buckley, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2022 See all Example Sentences for thinkable 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinkable
Adjective
  • Maskers ruled the streets of the downtown district, and every conceivable grotesquery of make-up was to be found among the thousands of jollifiers.
    Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Whether an alternative engagement ring style, a wedding band, anniversary band, or simply a luxurious ring to wear on any finger, there are also scores of natural diamond eternity bands in every conceivable diamond shape, weighing up to a total 4 carats.
    Ashley Davis, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • And then Kyle did the most Kyle thing imaginable, profusely thanking everyone who just voted him out for their friendship and kind words about him and his family.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Every imaginable luxury appointment is fitted, and then some more—Effortless Entry coach doors with power closing assistance and the beautiful Shooting Star Headliner are on the astonishing list.
    Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Still, many sleep researchers have offered their own plausible theories to explain hypnic jerks.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Yet, any behavioral impacts of these chemicals are summarily disavowed when there is plausible causal relationship that has been well-studied in mammals.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • During the trial, concerns are raised about his long hair, requiring parental consent for a possible haircut.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Unlike those painters, however, Mathieson had to create his images on location with an army of collaborators and the challenge of crafting beautiful images when Scott’s preference is to shoot with as many cameras as possible — something Mathieson says makes lighting exponentially more difficult.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024

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“Thinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinkable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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