Synonyms of identifying

identifying 1 of 2

adjective

as in distinguishing

serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group

the marching band's striking black-and-silver uniforms serve as its identifying mark for thousands of parade spectators

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinguishing
• characteristic
• distinctive
• distinct
• typical
• individual
• diagnostic
• peculiar
• proper
• symptomatic
• discriminating
• unmistakable
• classic
• identifiable
• specific
• general
• usual
• common
• generic
• particular
• pronounced
• special
• idiosyncratic
• normal
• regular
• model
• paradigmatic
• especial
• archetypal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• atypical
• uncharacteristic
• untypical
• nontypical

identifying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of identify

1

as in pinpointing

to find out or establish the identity of

sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinguishing
• pinpointing
• finding
• locating
• determining
• recognizing
• diagnosing
• fingering
• investigating
• singling (out)
• ID'ing
• examining
• checking
• putting one's finger on
• discovering
• disclosing
• inspecting
• spotting
• scrutinizing
• revealing
• noticing
• placing
• picking out
• observing
• betraying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hiding
• concealing
• disguising
• simulating
• camouflaging
• feigning
• counterfeiting
• shamming

2

as in associating

to think of (something) in combination

for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associating
• correlating
• connecting
• linking
• relating
• equating
• comparing
• grouping
• likening
• tying (together)
• joining
• lumping (together)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separating
• distinguishing
• differentiating
• contrasting
• discriminating
• setting off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of identifying

Adjective

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

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, 16 Jan. 2020

Verb

Try a Google image search or ask a tech-y friend for help identifying mystery cords. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026

Chief among the complaints was the rollout of the documents not complying with a congressional deadline, and the release of some victim names and identifying information, while the names of potential co-conspirators and Epstein associates were redacted. —Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026

The Post-Tribune is not identifying the man until charges are filed. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026

My work has focused on identifying systemic risk before failure becomes irreversible—whether in infrastructure, public safety, health, or education. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026

The elaborate game plan involved identifying powerful targets like the Musk brothers, using women and intermediaries to forge stronger ties with the target, and then relentlessly trying to insert himself into their circles. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026

Steven Housman Thornton Police Housman's name is spelled differently in several court documents and police statements, but police thanked the community for their help in identifying and locating Housman at the time of his arrest. —Austen Erblat, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026

The announcement by Mohsin Naqvi came a day after a regional affiliate of the Islamic State group, identifying itself as Islamic State in Pakistan, claimed responsibility in a statement carried by its Amaq News Agency. —Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026

They also must be given credit for identifying Maye’s talent and not taking any available trades for the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026