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recognizable

adjective

Definition of recognizablenext
1
as in discernible

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as in identifiable

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Recent Examples of recognizable Sometimes an awakening is a catalyst of the breakup—the version of the self that entered the relationship is no longer recognizable. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 As Greta Gerwig leads Netflix viewers through the wardrobe with her take on Narnia, one major character will feature an instantly recognizable voice. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 The familiar, instantly recognizable structure of Roan’s song makes the lesson feel more like a dance party instead of a simple potty-training tutorial. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026 Their brands are recognizable, their operations span the globe, and many have histories stretching back generations. — Bill Holodnak, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Quinn Simmons, 25, United States Like Schmid, the very recognizable silhouette of Simmons is ultra-attacking and has vastly improved his climbing. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 But seven years after its launch, Apple’s successes are cohering into a recognizable style. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 The two have a (positive) history, beyond both being global superstars, who are among the most recognizable on the planet. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 But while the series is set in a fictional New England island community, many of its recognizable sights can be found just an hour north of Boston in Rockport, Massachusetts. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 15 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 shape of a Project Runway episode was discernible here — conversations with the designers about their inspirations, an in-depth look at their design process, backstage time at the runway shows — but the execution was Temu level.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The skins cling like wet T-shirts to the filling beneath, with each plump bundle nearly bursting with big, discernible chunks of shrimp and ground pork.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of discernible
Adjective
  • The Goodyear blimp spent the weekend flying over Atlanta's identifiable skyline earlier this year to celebrate a new collaboration that is bringing the iconic aircraft to stores nationwide.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Tools that detect hazards, monitor occupancy levels or identify emergency situations without collecting personally identifiable information can improve safety while respecting privacy.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of identifiable
Adjective
  • If schedules clash, propose an asynchronous update and keep momentum visible.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The challenge is that modernization is not simply about adding more technology, but is about creating an operation that is more adaptable, more visible and ultimately easier for people to manage.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of visible
Adjective
  • That project needed to be built over railroad tracks, so the delay there is more understandable.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Bob Frid / Imagn Images The reaction from around the NHL to Zeev Buium’s eight-year extension is understandable.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • None had identification or detectable microchips on them, officials said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The vaccine, in combination with Keytruda , met key goals in patients with higher-risk or advanced melanoma whose detectable cancer had been completely removed through surgery.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of detectable
Adjective
  • That could still be possible even if White does not play at Portman Road tomorrow night, but his early substitution at the Stadium of Light felt a bit too familiar.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • If this was the case, Hodge realized, experts could continue their calculations using familiar algebraic structures instead of struggling with the triangles.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 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
  • If Taron Johnson and the secondary hold up against complex passing schemes, the unit should take a noticeable leap in efficiency.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Separate data from Indeed’s Job Postings Index also shows a seasonal ramp-up that is noticeable around Labor Day and the weeks that follow.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of noticeable

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“Recognizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizable. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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