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as in unmistakable
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as in recognizable
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Recent Examples of identifiable
This matters especially for Ebola, which transmits only after symptoms begin – meaning a person who can actually spread the virus is already identifiable through symptom screening, making case detection and isolation far more effective than geographic restriction.
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Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
As part of its merger with Alaska Air Group’s Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines just announced new dress code rules for flight attendants on select routes—a change that now bans one of the most identifiable symbols of the airline’s identity.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Mittauer described that the camera, positioned near the stadium's press box, was far enough away that individuals were not easily identifiable.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 28 May 2026
In some systems, media have clearly identifiable political orientations, report the news from the point of view of particular factions, and in some cases participate in the process of debate and negotiation among those factions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
As part of its merger with Alaska Air Group’s Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines just announced new dress code rules for flight attendants on select routes—a change that now bans one of the most identifiable symbols of the airline’s identity.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Mittauer described that the camera, positioned near the stadium's press box, was far enough away that individuals were not easily identifiable.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 28 May 2026
In some systems, media have clearly identifiable political orientations, report the news from the point of view of particular factions, and in some cases participate in the process of debate and negotiation among those factions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifiable
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And Monroe's blonde legacy is so unmistakable that Lady Gaga's platinum pose recalls Monroe because of its evocation of Madonna.—
Rebecca Mead,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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Listing agent Tiegen Boberg of Coldwell Banker Realty said the home’s appeal was unmistakable but specific, the kind of property that doesn’t fit neatly into a typical buyer checklist.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Launched in 2006, the Pure Michigan campaign quickly became one of the country's most recognizable tourism efforts, pairing cinematic imagery with a calm narration that stood apart from traditional travel ads.—
Rachelle Graham,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Kerr’s pair stayed in the same summer-white conversation, but the Blossom heel gave the trend a more recognizable luxury signature.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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And Josh Hart's transformation has been even more pronounced.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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The reduction was more pronounced in participants with American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry, at 41% and 38% respectively.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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That uncertainty is understandable, given how much is at stake when your debt problems start to overlap with your job.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Growth is one of the biggest sore subjects in Mansfield, for understandable reasons.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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But the implementation of that plan has been slow, and some locals have expressed discomfort with the idea of submitting more identifying information, Nguyen said.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 May 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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Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler play a central role in American independent cinema, championing bold, ambitious and distinctive storytelling.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Her distinctive voice has been Widowspeak’s emblem since the band first emerged, warbled like Mazzy Star’s Hope Sandoval over CB radio.—
Linnie Greene,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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The subservient tone was characteristic of Epstein’s Norwegian network.—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
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In some of these star-forming regions, gas is organized into characteristic hub-and-spoke patterns known as Hub-Filament Systems (HFS).—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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One star is a pale orange and the other is a very distinct blue.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Desmond has some distinct advantages.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifiable. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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