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 But part of our enjoyment, as an audience, is watching some of Britain’s most recognizable names turn into bloodthirsty killing machines. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 His instantly recognizable graphic style, built on stark contrasts, bold colors and commanding portraits, has become a fixture of contemporary visual culture. — Chad Radford, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026 That genre run includes one of her most recognizable roles, a maternally malevolent antagonist in David Cronenberg’s The Brood (1979). — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026 The most successful animal artist of all time is surely Edwin Landseer (1802-1873), perhaps most recognizable for the four colossal sculptures of lions guarding the base of Nelson’s Column, in London’s Trafalgar Square. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026 During a recent visit, Bar Marmont was serving a selection of Indochine’s signature French-Vietnamese dishes, listed beneath the New York restaurant’s recognizable red cursive logo. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Lena bristles with angry, frustrated optimism, recognizable to anyone who has ever, at one point or another, felt alone in trying to change the world. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 Standing just 5 feet, 3 inches, Bogues became one of the most recognizable players in NBA history. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Turman said high-profile artists can face additional scrutiny when their performances involve recognizable brands. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizable
  1. discernible
  2. identifiable
  3. visible
  4. understandable
  5. detectable
  6. familiar
  7. perceptible
  8. noticeable
Adjective
  • In Hopper’s Nighthawks, the viewer becomes this isolated onlooker, peering in at the fishbowl from the deserted street with no discernible doorway to access this haven of light.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • At this point, many of the magnets provide no discernible integration benefit and are viewed instead as inducements for any student to enroll.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of discernible
Adjective
  • Social media posts claim that the signs of iron deficiency, including a pale complexion, hair loss and dry skin are identifiable as ferritin face.
    — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • However, China was the largest identifiable buyer of gold, meaning—while unlikely—other economies could be buying more.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of identifiable
Adjective
  • The mild-mannered Democrat has become more visible in the final month of the campaign.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • What is a vintage curly bob haircut A vintage curly bob is a short cut built around rounded shaping, soft curls or waves and visible fullness, pulling from classic Hollywood rather than the clean geometry of a modern blunt bob.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of visible
Adjective
  • The guardedness is understandable, as the threat of poaching is still everywhere.
    — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Songwriters on Process Songwriters on Process zeroes in on the writing more than the song, understandable given its host, Ben Opipari, holds a PhD in English language and literature.
    — Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • One account describes an unusual encounter that raises questions about the object’s flight characteristics and apparent lack of detectable heat.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Interestingly, there is no statistically detectable difference in offending rates before college, suggesting the future fraternity members weren’t always fundamentally different in their behavior.
    — Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of detectable
Adjective
  • Keep your eye on what gives you more freedom, not just what feels familiar.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Because the team that won the 2026 NBA championship weathered a storm that feels all-too familiar in a 0-3 start to their reign as NBA champions this season.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Weaving every movement together are barely perceptible particles that make your ears blink and double-take—bubbles, dolphin gurgles, memory chips fidgeting, sprites hiccuping.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also another, less perceptible way higher healthcare costs erode take-home pay.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of perceptible
Adjective
  • Our final list is made up of the best six neck creams for older women that firmed skin and made things like tech neck, sagging, and crepey texture look a lot less noticeable and smoother.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Aldi’s Benton’s Original Chocolate Sandwich Creme Cookies have become a frequent Oreo comparison, and a Simply Recipes blind taste test found noticeable differences between the two, with the reviewer ultimately preferring Oreos.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of noticeable

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