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recognizable

adjective

Definition of recognizable

as in discernible

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as in identifiable

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Recent Examples of recognizable Her ambitions also extend to Fendi Casa, where the designer is researching furniture, textiles, colors and materials to establish a more recognizable language for the home. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 For the new movie, ILM preserved their recognizable silhouettes while inventing more realistic anatomy, movement and fighting styles. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Research suggests that adulteration is not limited to a handful of recognizable drug ingredients. — Andrew Yockey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 Turning a field into a recognizable maze requires specialized planning and careful execution. — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Covered in nautical tattoos and given to spiritual proclamations about the ocean’s generosity, Mitt is recognizable as a type. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 Then, bags with recognizable shapes but not necessarily overt logos, shoes that can change the attitude of an outfit, and decorative accessories. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Vanity Fair’s coverage of the mini tote phenomenon explores how the bags became tied to internet culture and recognizable American retail branding. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 Glasper then beautifully played the song on piano that night in Blue Note, adding recognizable notes from John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme near the end as a tribute to the jazz legend’s year-long centennial celebration. — William E. Ketchum Iii, VIBE.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizable

Adjective

His current employer is Damien Cantor, an authentically sleazy and slippery character who operates under no discernible code beyond indulging a dumb, preening narcissism.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
The proximity between law enforcement and aesthetics is also discernible in the history of choreography.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of discernible

Adjective

Maintaining appropriate distance between leadership and employees’ identifiable responses can reduce fear, protect confidentiality and create greater space for honest feedback.

— Gwen Mdinaradze, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Under the new regulations and laws, there are now licensing requirements for tow operators, and the companies are required to post the licensing emblem on their tow trucks to be immediately identifiable.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of identifiable

Adjective

Walsh’s creative contribution will be visible not only in the individual pieces, but also in how the collection is styled, photographed and presented.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Rising gas costs are a highly visible sign of inflation and often drive down measures of consumer sentiment about the economy.

— Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of visible

Adjective

The nuclear industry is historically cautious and risk averse—understandable given the possible catastrophic consequences of an accident or a mistake.

— Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Oct. 2026
There is a subset of incoming college first year students, men and women, who find these organizations really appealing, and some of it is entirely understandable.

— Richard Hall, Time, 7 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

That’s in part because the federal government has focused funding on more noticeable forms of homelessness, such as people living in encampments.

— Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026
Some residents told the Journal the helicopter traffic has been especially noticeable on summer Fridays and Sundays as travelers head east for the weekend and then return to the city.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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