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as in discernible
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as in identifiable
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Recent Examples of recognizable
In recent months, Hadid has been recognizable by her long bob and rich warm blonde hair color.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The location places one of Austin’s most recognizable brands in front of millions of travelers each year, offering jewelry and accessories rooted in Texas heritage, reflecting a broader effort by airport officials to showcase homegrown retailers like Amy’s Ice Cream and BookPeople.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
For hikers and residents, the steel lattice towers rising from the horizon carrying high-voltage transmission lines up and over the mountains are as recognizable as the bucolic dirt paths, scraggly chapparal, and, at slightly higher elevations, old oaks.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The upcoming tour is expected to draw heavily from Roth’s classic Van Halen-era catalog, celebrating the music that helped cement his legacy as one of rock’s most recognizable frontmen.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
What drew immediate attention was not only the informality of Maduro’s clothing, but the presence of a globally recognizable brand in a moment typically governed by the visual codes of state power.
—Debbie Millman, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Television is built on repetition, and anthology series in particular rely on recognizable set-ups to keep audiences on the same wavelength, season after season, new cast after new cast.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
At this point, though, Industry is most recognizable as a descendent of Mad Men, and not just because Kiernan Shipka has joined the cast as Whitney’s party-girl personal assistant, Hailey.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Bigger than ever, and showing it Some of the Stock Show’s most recognizable features are surprisingly modern.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizable
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Cummings notes that there is a discernible shift nationally of younger adults leaving large metro areas for smaller- to medium-sized metro areas that are more affordable.—
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Going back to the 1950s, there is no discernible trend, with the first day finishing positive about 48% of the time, according to Bespoke Investment Group.—
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In a swarm, there’s often no identifiable main shock or the largest quake may take place in the middle of the swarm, the agency said.—
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Our legal and historical notions of agency have long depended on physical embodiment—the sanctity of a single, identifiable body.—
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Future updates may introduce visible hit points and on-screen scoring, turning group flights into structured air-battle experiences.—
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It’s made with reflective striping that’ll keep you visible in low light.—
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The animating impulse behind Proposition 50 is understandable.—
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Gary’s desperation throughout the episode is understandable.—
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
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The last detectable earthquake in Connecticut was recorded on May 19, 2025, near Essex Village, according to USGS.—
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
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Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.—
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The cosmic vibration is supposed to be more perceptible and bring out repressed impulses, emotions, or insights.—
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Here, the curve of SO(2) is barely perceptible.—
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The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.—
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While Reconcept recommends sessions of at least 30 minutes, shorter experiences can still produce noticeable effects.—
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“Recognizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizable. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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