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as in unmistakable
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as in recognizable
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Recent Examples of identifiable
Deputies are identifiable or can produce proper identification and must explain the reason for a traffic stop.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Also called mother-in-law’s tongue and formerly Sansevieria, this low-maintenance plant is identifiable by its tall, sword-like leaves that store water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Ironically, quarterback Russell Wilson’s interception — or, perhaps, defensive-minded coach Pete Carroll’s decision to give running back Marshawn Lynch the best seat in the house for the game’s final meaningful snap — stole the shine from the Seahawks’ more identifiable unit.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
New questions about government data handling The new data comes amid new scrutiny on the government's handling of personally identifiable information at the Social Security Administration.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Also called mother-in-law’s tongue and formerly Sansevieria, this low-maintenance plant is identifiable by its tall, sword-like leaves that store water.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Ironically, quarterback Russell Wilson’s interception — or, perhaps, defensive-minded coach Pete Carroll’s decision to give running back Marshawn Lynch the best seat in the house for the game’s final meaningful snap — stole the shine from the Seahawks’ more identifiable unit.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
New questions about government data handling The new data comes amid new scrutiny on the government's handling of personally identifiable information at the Social Security Administration.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifiable
Adjective
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But the direction feels unmistakable.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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In October, a Russian Su-30 fighter accompanied by an Il-78 refueling tanker violated Lithuanian airspace – an unmistakable signal of endurance and deliberate mission planning.—
Frederic Lemieux,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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One of the most recognizable celebrations is lion dance troupes, a dramatic tradition meant to usher in the year and expel evil spirits.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The park is defined by the cascading Reedy Falls, best viewed from the 345-foot-long Liberty Bridge, a curved pedestrian suspension bridge that has become one of Greenville’s most recognizable landmarks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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And the custardy texture somehow imprints a more pronounced, wholly pleasant sourness.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The alcohol death rate was highest among middle-aged folks, 45-64; and more pronounced among Latino and White than Black and Asian residents.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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And in an increasingly fraught world, the need for a place that feels simple and familiar — one that offers the quiet assurance that everyone belongs — becomes not just understandable, but essential.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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There were some understandable growing pains when Devers picked up first base upon joining the Giants after a career at third base.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 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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Occasionally the most lighthearted of the three divisions, Animated Shorts, as expected, also has the most distinctive visuals.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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These elements come together in a sophisticated set of over-ears with distinctive design elements including vintage-style grills, and a window on the ear cup to showcase the tube preamp within.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2026
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But despite his characteristic command and media savvy, Jackson’s campaign never gained true momentum, scoring mixed results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Critically blasted but massively popular with audiences, this dream project is the height of kitsch, somehow made palatable by Richard’s characteristic earnestness.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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New research shows that people with obesity host a distinct oral microbiome compared to individuals at a healthy weight.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Here are 10 facts that make Presidents’ Day a distinct, and often misunderstood, national holiday.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifiable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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