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 Serena and Venus Williams, for example, grew up in a middle-class family in Compton, California, before becoming two of the most successful and recognizable players in tennis history. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 Alongside Robson, the pair went on to create some of Spears’ most recognizable dance breaks, still recreated and performed by fans to this day. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 From whimsical lofts in Tokyo fit for solo travelers to Cornwall, England, mansions that double as wedding venues, there’s a recognizable rental below for every kind of travel scenario. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 The couple met in 2016 after being introduced by a mutual friend, when Meghan was best known for playing Rachel Zane on Suits and Harry was one of the world’s most recognizable royals. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 Kirk founded Turning Point USA and became one of the most recognizable conservative activists in the country through campus tours, political commentary and public debates that often attracted both supporters and protesters. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 One of Givenchy’s most recognizable styles, the creative director has reworked and renamed the boot. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 On the daily chart, MOO has formed an imperfect but recognizable inverse head-and-shoulders pattern and decisively broken through resistance around $86-$87. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Somehow Samuel, one of the most recognizable names in the sport, has flown under the radar this summer. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 3 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
  • Speaking with Sharp and Fabrizio, Sandra Kalander noticed their discernable sincerity in wanting to identify the victim and recognize their humanity, despite the time that had passed.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • If a cluster is determined to exist in Ladera Ranch, epidemiologists Logan Spector and Joseph Wiemels warn that there may be no discernible cause.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of discernible
Adjective
  • The agents would be identifiable, one member of the group said, by their tactical boots.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
  • It’s supposed to be scrubbed of personally identifiable markers, but how deep will that go?
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of identifiable
Adjective
  • Crags barely visible from the ground reared up above us, and deep crevasses fell away below.
    — Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
  • While college sports’ powerbrokers have been fighting the once-absurd idea of schools adding players from NFL camps, one coach has been the most visible in looking for a loophole on the other side.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of visible
Adjective
  • Camille’s self-righteous anger, so understandable yet so misguided, has burned through the screen every week.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Those reactions are understandable, but none are especially useful.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 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
  • The point is to make the brand’s Parisian identity travel throughout its 56 markets without turning it into a collection of familiar cues and clichés.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In the campaign video, Kelce arrives at New York’s iconic The Plaza Hotel and greets a few familiar A-list faces before heading to his room to relax with an adorable, fluffy white dog.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • The model tends toward certain word choices repeatedly throughout a text, embedding a pattern that is meant to be perceptible only to someone with the key.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Output still contains SynthID and C2PA Content Credentials, two types of digital watermarking that aren't perceptible under normal circumstances and cannot be toggled off.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of perceptible
Adjective
  • The 277 lb-ft of torque arrives from 2,000 rpm, and the difference is immediately noticeable.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The result is particularly noticeable in its food scene, where Middle Eastern influences sit comfortably alongside contemporary Scandinavian restaurants.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Recognizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizable. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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