COLORABLE Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

colorable

adjective

Definition of colorable

as in plausible

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Recent Examples of colorable The kids' meal features a four-pack of crayons, a colorable crown and a meal bag. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 Likewise, knots that aren’t three-colorable stay that way. — Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026 If that has a familiar ring, Democrats can thank lawfare for the end of honorable resignation in the face of colorable criminal charges as a political norm. — The Editors, National Review, 27 Sep. 2024 The lesson here for litigators is that if a UPEPA special motion is at least colorable and not asserted for purposes of delay, that motion should usually be brought. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023 Lunchtime can double as an art session or geography lesson with this colorable world map tablecloth. — Catherine Garcia, The Week, 14 Nov. 2022 There are colorable constitutional objections to each of these proposals. — Ian MacDougall, Harper’s Magazine , 28 Sep. 2022

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Adjective

Lauren, at least, seemed like the more plausible repeat customer.

— Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
When generating text, large language models pick each next word from a set of plausible candidates.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of plausible

Adjective

While independence allows central bankers to make decisions without short-term political interference from presidents wanting to juice the economy, credible external scrutiny helps provide the democratic legitimacy for that independence.

— Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
The difference is that EB-1A rewards objective distinction, while NIW rewards a persuasive national-interest case tied to a credible plan.

— Lorraine D'Alessio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of credible

Adjective

Critics of Modi’s prudent management of Washington have not come up with a convincing alternative strategy for how India should handle the growing power imbalance with China.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
Sturdivant has been one of the Packers’ training camp standouts, making a convincing case for his inclusion on the 53-man roster.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of convincing

Adjective

Davis’ ability to reflect and respond with his pithy probing of the disagreeing chord turned chaos into something cogent.

— Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
DeMaio has built his own particularly cogent political organization in San Diego Republican circles, according to previous reporting by CalMatters.

— Andrew Graham May 15, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026

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