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as in identifiable
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Recent Examples of recognizable
Leonardo Drew, one of the most recognizable sculptors working today, has joined Hauser & Wirth, which will now represent the artist worldwide.
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Bright Angel Trail is one of the park's most recognizable routes.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Yet despite being one of Earth’s most recognizable natural phenomena, the Northern Lights remain surrounded by misconceptions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Rhoback was an early leader in the Name, Image and Likeness business, partnering with many of college football’s most recognizable student-athletes, developing one of the fastest-growing collegiate licensing businesses in apparel, according to Champ.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
In an era when major cruise lines usually build ships in recognizable classes, repeating and refining a successful design across several vessels, that alone makes Epic unusual.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Uruguay’s World Cup team, which plays its opening match Monday against Saudi Arabia at Hard Rock Stadium, will be missing its most recognizable face from the past two decades.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Broderick was nominated for a Golden Globe for his playful portrayal in the movie, and despite his illustrious career post-Bueller, Ferris has remained Broderick's most recognizable role.
—Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Bright Angel Trail is one of the park's most recognizable routes.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Yet despite being one of Earth’s most recognizable natural phenomena, the Northern Lights remain surrounded by misconceptions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Rhoback was an early leader in the Name, Image and Likeness business, partnering with many of college football’s most recognizable student-athletes, developing one of the fastest-growing collegiate licensing businesses in apparel, according to Champ.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
In an era when major cruise lines usually build ships in recognizable classes, repeating and refining a successful design across several vessels, that alone makes Epic unusual.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Uruguay’s World Cup team, which plays its opening match Monday against Saudi Arabia at Hard Rock Stadium, will be missing its most recognizable face from the past two decades.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Broderick was nominated for a Golden Globe for his playful portrayal in the movie, and despite his illustrious career post-Bueller, Ferris has remained Broderick's most recognizable role.
—Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizable
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To evoke nautical rope at the bar, the team replicated its weave in cork, an effect discernible only by touch.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Under the touch panel are two buttons with discernible travel that can be programmed with Logi Options+ software.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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The squishy bass line leads into Ringo Starr’s identifiable drumming and a surprising blast of horns, urging the song from a midtempo head-nodder to a comfortable gallop.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The agreement calls for the sharing of aggregated data with all personally identifiable information removed.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
17 June 2026
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Most Spurs players appeared to be lined up for the anthem, but Wembanyama was not visible during the portions shown on the broadcast.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Her recent carpets have made that knowledge visible.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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Understanding the Turnover Challenge Many companies enter offshore hiring with understandable priorities.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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That concern is understandable.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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This subtle yet detectable respect goes a long way.—
Angela J. Narayan,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
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Construction outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has become a familiar sight in downtown Dallas since July 2025.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The park has seven lands − all tied to franchises kids are already familiar with.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Many of today’s most prominent artists are focused on rendering vast, abstract, and often invisible systems perceptible—often by scaling them down to something more sensible while still gesturing toward their magnitude.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
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That shift isn’t just perceptible—it’s been acknowledged by the women who helped build the Atlanta franchise.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 May 2026
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The first slowdowns and real noticeable uptick in traffic came on I-95 south.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Warm weather can make the surge even more noticeable.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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“Recognizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizable. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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