beyond (all) recognition
idiom
: to such a degree as to look completely different and be unrecognizable
The renovations changed the house beyond (all) recognition.
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Success in foreign policy can remake a presidential reputation beyond recognition.
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Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Within hours of the New Year’s Day explosion that burned the driver beyond recognition and injured seven, Tesla was able to track Matthew Livelsberger’s movements in detail from Denver to Las Vegas, and also confirm that the problem was explosives in the truck, not the truck itself.
—Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Investigators identified the Tesla driver -- who was burned beyond recognition -- as Livelsberger by a tattoo and by comparing DNA from relatives.
—Tara Copp, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
While the subject’s body was burnt beyond recognition, McMahill also said the individual sustained a gunshot wound to the head prior to detonation, and a handgun was found at his feet inside the vehicle.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Within hours of the New Year’s Day explosion that burned the driver beyond recognition and injured seven, Tesla was able to track Matthew Livelsberger’s movements in detail from Denver to Las Vegas, and also confirm that the problem was explosives in the truck, not the truck itself.
—Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Investigators identified the Tesla driver -- who was burned beyond recognition -- as Livelsberger by a tattoo and by comparing DNA from relatives.
—Tara Copp, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
While the subject’s body was burnt beyond recognition, McMahill also said the individual sustained a gunshot wound to the head prior to detonation, and a handgun was found at his feet inside the vehicle.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Beyond (all) recognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20%28all%29%20recognition. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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