recognizable

adjective

Definition of recognizablenext
1
as in discernible

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as in identifiable

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Recent Examples of recognizable Nickless moves between recognizable images and abstraction throughout the show. — Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Six new feature-length episodes are currently shooting at some of the Austrian capital’s most recognizable locations. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Some of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars have welcomed grandchildren in 2026. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 For spring, the Leaf Intarsia collection expanded to encompass the Iside Mini, the Iside Tìn, and the signature Tric Trac handbags in a fresh summer color palette, finessed with the recognizable white trim. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 What makes this revival different from a copy The through-line across every returning look is that recognizable ’90s elements are being softened and reworked. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026 The partnership also gave one of KATSEYE’s most recognizable gestures a new life. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026 His cornrows and superstar smile were instantly recognizable. — Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2026 The look, designed by Misa Hylton, instantly became one of the most recognizable outfits in VMAs history. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 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
  • The crab fit neatly into my pocket, a thin, light, barely discernible presence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The challenge here would seem to come down to avoiding any discernible pattern to develop—no small intellectual feat.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of discernible
Adjective
  • To take part in the six-month study, participants must have identifiable food or nutrition insecurity and a previous diagnosis of either high blood pressure or diabetes.
    — Robin Roenker, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Navigating the site is simple, thanks to easily identifiable icons for key areas, such as contacts and reporting, in the left-hand toolbar.
    — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of identifiable
Adjective
  • Questions themselves can determine which possible futures become visible, comparable, and actionable.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • So spoke Madame Carven, already a centenarian at the time, in a 2012 interview visible on YouTube.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of visible
Adjective
  • Emails attempting to reach the Bears and NFL for comment were not returned, and that's understandable.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In that environment, the instinct for business to pull inward is understandable.
    — Deirdre White, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • The formula also includes sesame oil to deeply hydrate, rejuvenate, and plump the skin, making fine lines and crow’s feet less detectable.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Tests of nuclear bombs, such as those conducted in Nevada during the Cold War, have long been known to cause small, detectable earthquakes.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of detectable
Adjective
  • The Taurus Moon opposes Venus across your career and home zones, making recognition, responsibility, or visibility compete with the desire to retreat somewhere familiar.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Because customers can respond within a direct, familiar channel, brands can create interactions that feel both immediate and convenient.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • There’s also another, less perceptible way higher healthcare costs erode take-home pay.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The quality of the coffee seems a bit underwhelming, and its bitterness drowns out much of the perceptible campfire-ness.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of perceptible
Adjective
  • From a high-rise balcony, the sound would be hardly noticeable, Kasdin said, citing the expert’s findings.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The weather could start to change for the region as early as Sunday, but the hurricanes’ effects are most likely to be noticeable Monday and Tuesday.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of noticeable

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