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Recent Examples of readable
The greens, by the way, were meticulous and – always a delight – readable.
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Chess can seem abstruse and forbidding to the uninitiated, but Himelfarb’s account of it is as readable and comprehensible as any more familiar sports story—or, for that matter, any narrative in which a bunch of ambitious people pursue a single goal.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Who knows, but this charm charms for being actually readable (supposedly).
—Lit Hub Approved, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Long recordings can be condensed into short, readable summaries that highlight key points and action items.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Chess can seem abstruse and forbidding to the uninitiated, but Himelfarb’s account of it is as readable and comprehensible as any more familiar sports story—or, for that matter, any narrative in which a bunch of ambitious people pursue a single goal.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Who knows, but this charm charms for being actually readable (supposedly).
—Lit Hub Approved, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Long recordings can be condensed into short, readable summaries that highlight key points and action items.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for readable
Adjective
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That phrasing produces a legible number and the layoff that follows it.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Only then did the problem become legible to the room full of physicians.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Most Yiddish literature, and especially that by women, was published in now-scarce journals, or on barely decipherable newsprint.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Avoid objectionable language, also known as any word or phrase that is readily decipherable.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The community branch of sustainability is equally visible in the number of on-island partnerships with local businesses and the dedication to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Trust gets stronger when responsibility becomes visible right now.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The last episode of the show saw Sweeney’s character, Cassie Howard, in another explicit scene, this time featuring a yellow python.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
18 May 2026
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Some groups, especially ones that skewed younger or more explicit in their content, declined to share details on the record.—
Kate Lavelle,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Supplies of food, clean water and medicine are severely limited.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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On a set play, Poulin — who was lined up against Kelly Pannek, one of the premier faceoff centers in the game — won the offensive zone draw clean, snapping the puck back to an awaiting Dubois.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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“Readable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readable. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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