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
On-premise, the same dynamic plays out, where cocktails are designed to be instantly legible and wine lists remain technical and often devoid of descriptors.
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Erica Duecy, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, your Sunday crossword puzzle page is not legible.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
This was unfortunate, Aram said, because the argument for supporting his people should be legible to the left.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
These products are designed to be instantly legible online, to photograph well, to circulate quickly, and to reinforce brand identity in feeds as much as in homes.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
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Erica Duecy, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
However, your Sunday crossword puzzle page is not legible.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
This was unfortunate, Aram said, because the argument for supporting his people should be legible to the left.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
These products are designed to be instantly legible online, to photograph well, to circulate quickly, and to reinforce brand identity in feeds as much as in homes.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legible
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Accessibility The building incorporates universal design throughout, featuring step-free entrances to all of the restaurants, wide doorways, accessible guest rooms with barrier-free bathrooms, and a wheelchair accessible lift from the shower room to the pool area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The mix of accessible designs and bold propositions, rich in pop references and communicated through ironic and irreverent campaigns, activations and collaboration galore enabled Calza to carve a specific niche of loyal fans.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Legible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legible. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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