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
Nowhere is that dynamic more legible than in the figure of podcaster Theo Von.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Those options — less glamorous, less politically legible, but fiscally coherent — have been quietly sidelined.
—James Porter, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Can an art museum tell a non-linear version of art history and still be legible to its visitors?
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
In that sense, video games have created a more legible relationship between types of physical media than most Hollywood creatives can crack.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Those options — less glamorous, less politically legible, but fiscally coherent — have been quietly sidelined.
—James Porter, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Can an art museum tell a non-linear version of art history and still be legible to its visitors?
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
In that sense, video games have created a more legible relationship between types of physical media than most Hollywood creatives can crack.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legible
Adjective
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Wagner already missed 48 games during the regular season while working his way back from injury, and the caution surrounding his current calf strain is understandable given the risk associated with rushing that type of issue.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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It is often discussed in terms of leverage, supply and pricing — understandable, given its role in the global economy.—
Atom Ariola,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sealing gaps around windows and doors, adding insulation in accessible areas, installing a smart thermostat, or replacing worn weatherstripping can make a home more comfortable and may help reduce energy use over time.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 May 2026
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Technological advancements over recent decades have made various forms of body modification increasingly accessible — and inescapable on many social media algorithms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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“Legible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legible. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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