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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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Whether taking on twisty roads, cruising around city streets, or ticking off miles on the highway, the Speedster exhibited no discernable cowl shake or flex.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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No discernible economic revolution followed Biden’s neo-Brandeisian program.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Mittauer described that the camera, positioned near the stadium's press box, was far enough away that individuals were not easily identifiable.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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In some systems, media have clearly identifiable political orientations, report the news from the point of view of particular factions, and in some cases participate in the process of debate and negotiation among those factions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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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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His desire to ensure the spotlight remained on two outgoing legends was understandable, but the contrast from 12 months earlier was stark.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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These fears are understandable and appropriate for most pre-retirees and retirees.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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,
27 May 2026
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By mid-2025, the Natural Resources Defense Council found that 136 million Americans were being served by water systems with detectable forever chemicals.—
Ryan Brennan
May 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Shange describes the Bacchanal as familiar and minimal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Sources familiar with the situation, granted anonymity like all those consulted for this article to protect relationships, acknowledged there was consternation at the top at his behaviour and wondered whether Glasner’s position was becoming untenable.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 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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Another noticeable increase is related to cleaning/damage deposits for swim meets at the aquatics center, which are increasing from $200 to $300 each.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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If your flimsy flip-flops leave your feet aching by noon, these Vionic flats are a noticeable upgrade.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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“Recognizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizable. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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