as in understandable
capable of being understood
an anxious mood that was clearly legible upon her face
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Recent Examples of legible
The Congress wanted an official, legible document.
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Amy Tikkanen Britannica Editors June 22,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Only about 30% of the headstones are legible.
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Dawn White,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Unlike the original Declaration of Independence, which is so faded today that John Hancock’s iconic signature is barely legible, the engraving on display in Miami is what the document actually looked like at the time it was signed.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Sarnoski shoots everything with overwhelming but legible intensity, neither shying away from the violence nor making an effort to glorify it, and Jackman is similarly stoic in his performance.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for legible
Amy Tikkanen Britannica Editors June 22,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Only about 30% of the headstones are legible.
—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Unlike the original Declaration of Independence, which is so faded today that John Hancock’s iconic signature is barely legible, the engraving on display in Miami is what the document actually looked like at the time it was signed.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Sarnoski shoots everything with overwhelming but legible intensity, neither shying away from the violence nor making an effort to glorify it, and Jackman is similarly stoic in his performance.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for legible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legible
Adjective
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That instinct is understandable.
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Meta’s plan to avoid the cash component is understandable, given that real-money betting is largely prohibited in some of its biggest markets, such as India, Indonesia, and Brazil.
Adjective
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With retail prices starting around $19,000 for entry models and climbing past $100,000 for advanced ones, rentals offer a more accessible option.
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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“Legible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legible. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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