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as in unmistakable
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as in recognizable
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Recent Examples of identifiable
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPAA, requires certain organizations that maintain identifiable health information — such as hospitals and insurers — to protect it from being disclosed without patient consent.
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Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
However, did anyone else ever ask themselves why the show mixed identifiable animal characters (Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear) with other unidentifiable creatures (Gonzo, Animal)?
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Apple Maps got me as far as the hospital, a single-story brick building identifiable by the Art Deco letters over the main entrance, then left me to fend for myself in my search for the local museum.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Federal privacy laws require such documents before a federal agency collects or disseminates personal, identifiable information about the public for a new purpose.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
However, did anyone else ever ask themselves why the show mixed identifiable animal characters (Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear) with other unidentifiable creatures (Gonzo, Animal)?
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Apr. 2026
Apple Maps got me as far as the hospital, a single-story brick building identifiable by the Art Deco letters over the main entrance, then left me to fend for myself in my search for the local museum.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Federal privacy laws require such documents before a federal agency collects or disseminates personal, identifiable information about the public for a new purpose.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifiable
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So the movement upward here is unmistakable.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now, as temperatures rise, so too does the unmistakable presence of Eau Splendide.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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But the most recognizable style of loafer originated in Aurland, Norway, in 1930, when one Nils Gregoriussen Tveranger decided to combine the techniques of traditional Native American moccasin construction with the design of a simple shoe worn by local fisherman.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cut, recomposed and applied to an architectural structure, the tarps form a portrait of a fantasized yet recognizable Milan.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The change is even more pronounced among younger voters, with negative views among those ages 18 to 34 surging over the past year.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Heavenly’s influence on indie rock got more pronounced over time.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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So, seeing her back on the Today show felt like an understandable step, despite the ongoing investigation.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Apr. 2026
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His mindset was more than understandable.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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There are also passports from Lithuania, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Russia, with most identifying information blacked out.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Another intriguing possibility is to wait until the wireless world’s progress to ever-shorter wavelengths finally hits the millimeter band, which is small enough to resolve most identifying details.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 Jan. 2020
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Investigators first identified Heuermann as a suspect in 2022 through his Chevrolet Avalanche, a distinctive pickup truck purchased on Long Island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The park features the distinctive Guggenheim Bandshell, and used to host New York Fashion Week in the spring and fall.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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With nonconformist narration and characteristic whimsy, her work offers us a space to wonder and reflect in a fraught time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Wu said that most patients with Lyme disease often display the characteristic bullseye rash, but not all who are infected will develop it.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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All of Raphael’s portraits in the octagon are quite distinct—the palette ranges from emerald green and cinnabar to earthy browns and bone black—but there is one bizarre consistency.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind through mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structured succulents, leading to distinct seating and dining areas.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifiable. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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