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Recent Examples of recognizable
The Chandelier bar, with its three layers of bars encased in crystals, is still one of the most recognizable cocktail settings in town; Vesper and Ghost Donkey add very different but equally scene-y moods just steps away.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Started in 1990 by Chinese gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Li Ning, the namesake brand has grown into one of the most recognizable homegrown sports companies.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Behind the glass sat a sea-foam green Hermes 3000, a pre-1966 model, instantly recognizable by its bulbous body and soft, swelling curves.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Kokopeli’s South Park characters operate similarly, these widely recognizable models becoming a flexible tool for cultivating and capturing the nostalgic interest of the artist’s viewers.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
One of the island’s most recognizable landmarks for GOT fans is the Benedictine Monastery, a centuries-old complex surrounded by gardens and shaded courtyards.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Her dark glasses, white zip-up, tan trench, and medium-wash jeans are less immediately recognizable as being from a particular brand…and that’s exactly the point.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 June 2026
The robot dog Inspired by the agility and balance of dogs, Spot has become one of the world’s most recognizable robots.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
By far, its most recognizable product is a mysterious white sphere, known officially as ‘the Orb’.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Started in 1990 by Chinese gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Li Ning, the namesake brand has grown into one of the most recognizable homegrown sports companies.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Behind the glass sat a sea-foam green Hermes 3000, a pre-1966 model, instantly recognizable by its bulbous body and soft, swelling curves.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Kokopeli’s South Park characters operate similarly, these widely recognizable models becoming a flexible tool for cultivating and capturing the nostalgic interest of the artist’s viewers.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
One of the island’s most recognizable landmarks for GOT fans is the Benedictine Monastery, a centuries-old complex surrounded by gardens and shaded courtyards.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Her dark glasses, white zip-up, tan trench, and medium-wash jeans are less immediately recognizable as being from a particular brand…and that’s exactly the point.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 June 2026
The robot dog Inspired by the agility and balance of dogs, Spot has become one of the world’s most recognizable robots.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
By far, its most recognizable product is a mysterious white sphere, known officially as ‘the Orb’.
—Sam Birchall, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizable
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Joao Pedro is yet to meaningfully click with Palmer, despite being an unequivocal upgrade up front, and there are no discernible signs of deep understanding with Pedro Neto or Alejandro Garnacho.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The Legally Bronze Bronzer is a normal size and has no discernible smell.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
28 May 2026
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Set in the evening, the scene broods as an unknown figure, only identifiable by his terrible Lego haircut and furry boots, stomps toward the Stallion Saloon.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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The blue-and-white Arwing features countless individual panels and detailed moving parts while retaining its easily identifiable, unique silhouette.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Unlike last year, when advocacy groups on both sides staged more visible demonstrations, the off-track theatrics were largely absent.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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This was not a B-movie—money and care were spent, and that money and care are visible on-screen.—
Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2026
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That uncertainty is understandable, given how much is at stake when your debt problems start to overlap with your job.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Growth is one of the biggest sore subjects in Mansfield, for understandable reasons.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 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,
4 June 2026
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This detachment is becoming detectable among young voters.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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In mid-January, as Iran crushed wide-scale protests with the mass killing of demonstrators, Israel prepared a covert mission along the Azerbaijan-Iran border, two of the sources familiar with the plans told CNN.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Broadcom is backstopping payments on the largest portions of the transaction, people familiar with the matter have said.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 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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This is particularly noticeable in the ballroom area, which hosts weekly wedding events, as well as other social and business functions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But let’s get back to that extraordinary customizable dashboard, one of the most noticeable features.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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“Recognizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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