recognizable

adjective

Definition of recognizablenext
1
as in discernible

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2
as in identifiable

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Recent Examples of recognizable Nickless moves between recognizable images and abstraction throughout the show. — Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Six new feature-length episodes are currently shooting at some of the Austrian capital’s most recognizable locations. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Some of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars have welcomed grandchildren in 2026. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 For spring, the Leaf Intarsia collection expanded to encompass the Iside Mini, the Iside Tìn, and the signature Tric Trac handbags in a fresh summer color palette, finessed with the recognizable white trim. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 What makes this revival different from a copy The through-line across every returning look is that recognizable ’90s elements are being softened and reworked. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026 The partnership also gave one of KATSEYE’s most recognizable gestures a new life. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026 His cornrows and superstar smile were instantly recognizable. — Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2026 The look, designed by Misa Hylton, instantly became one of the most recognizable outfits in VMAs history. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizable
  1. discernible
  2. identifiable
  3. visible
  4. understandable
  5. detectable
  6. familiar
  7. perceptible
  8. noticeable
Adjective
  • The crab fit neatly into my pocket, a thin, light, barely discernible presence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The challenge here would seem to come down to avoiding any discernible pattern to develop—no small intellectual feat.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of discernible
Adjective
  • Worse, five of those apps sent personally identifiable data and the vehicle’s VIN to trackers.
    — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • At 22, the Chilean singer-songwriter, most identifiable by her fire engine red tresses, is one of the most visionary newcomers in the latest wave of post-urbano Latin artists.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of identifiable
Adjective
  • Questions themselves can determine which possible futures become visible, comparable, and actionable.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • So spoke Madame Carven, already a centenarian at the time, in a 2012 interview visible on YouTube.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of visible
Adjective
  • Her compassion for families facing devastating fetal diagnoses is understandable.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The backlash is an understandable, if misguided, response to a number of concerning cases of police abuse.
    — Rafael A. Mangual, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • The atmospheric phenomena potentially detectable by HWO depend on those phases and the angle between the planet, its star, and the observatory, and therefore are best seen at different times in the planet’s orbit.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Glyphosate was found at detectable levels in 37% of products, and cat food with more plants in the first 10 ingredients had higher glyphosate levels.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of detectable
Adjective
  • The Taurus Moon opposes Venus across your career and home zones, making recognition, responsibility, or visibility compete with the desire to retreat somewhere familiar.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Because customers can respond within a direct, familiar channel, brands can create interactions that feel both immediate and convenient.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • There’s also another, less perceptible way higher healthcare costs erode take-home pay.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The quality of the coffee seems a bit underwhelming, and its bitterness drowns out much of the perceptible campfire-ness.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of perceptible
Adjective
  • Beyond pantry doors and magnetic racks, three more swaps make a noticeable difference in a tight kitchen.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Some of these changes are noticeable without any special technology, says Ibañez, including slower speech, longer pauses, a flatter emotional tone, trouble finding the right word, or vaguer, less specific language.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Oct. 2026
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“Recognizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizable. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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