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as in discernible
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as in identifiable
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Recent Examples of recognizable
Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 22 June 2026
The leather T-bar sandal, instantly recognizable by its slotted construction and either partially or fully enclosed toe, was a practical choice for seafarers thanks to its ability to quickly drain water.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 June 2026
His career spanned six decades and earned him two Grammy Awards, cementing his place as one of R&B's most recognizable voices.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Wallen, as the loyal readers know, has become the most recognizable face in country music over the past several years.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most recognizable Democrats in the country, has endorsed sparingly.
—Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Originally introduced in 2019, the look returned as part of the brand’s most recognizable silhouettes pairing suede and calf leather.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
The short but steep hike above Reine has become one of Norway’s most recognizable viewpoints.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
With huge bulging wheel arches and a predatory prowling front end, the M Concept is instantly recognizable as a high-performance automobile, like a sedan that’s been working out at the gym and hasn’t skipped the protein supplements either.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2026
Dennis Romero, NBC news, 22 June 2026
The leather T-bar sandal, instantly recognizable by its slotted construction and either partially or fully enclosed toe, was a practical choice for seafarers thanks to its ability to quickly drain water.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 June 2026
His career spanned six decades and earned him two Grammy Awards, cementing his place as one of R&B's most recognizable voices.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Wallen, as the loyal readers know, has become the most recognizable face in country music over the past several years.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most recognizable Democrats in the country, has endorsed sparingly.
—Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Originally introduced in 2019, the look returned as part of the brand’s most recognizable silhouettes pairing suede and calf leather.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026
The short but steep hike above Reine has become one of Norway’s most recognizable viewpoints.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
With huge bulging wheel arches and a predatory prowling front end, the M Concept is instantly recognizable as a high-performance automobile, like a sedan that’s been working out at the gym and hasn’t skipped the protein supplements either.
—New Atlas, 21 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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When so many players are donning pink, arguably the most visible cleats at this year’s tournament are those splashed with any other color.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Hazy conditions were visible at Dodger Stadium, where manager Dave Roberts told reporters the Dodgers’ game against the Baltimore Orioles was expected to start on time as long as air quality did not deteriorate.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
21 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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