recognizable

adjective

Definition of recognizablenext
1
as in discernible

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2
as in identifiable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizable
  1. discernible
  2. identifiable
  3. legitimate
  4. visible
  5. verifiable
  6. legal
  7. perceptible
  8. noticeable
Adjective
  • Both movies feature a killer clown, but while Joaquin Phoenix’s grinning menace suffers from delusions of grandeur and an unspecified mental illness, the hideous ghoul from hell in Terrifier known as Art hacks away at his victims with no discernible motivation beyond the grisly acts themselves.
    Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The next six months will tell us whether that proves to be prudent or a discernible weakness that was not addressed at the opportune moment.
    Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of discernible
Adjective
  • By maintaining this separation, sensitive data—such as personally identifiable information—stays within its originating environment, even as workflows are managed remotely.
    Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The crash tore the plane into so many pieces that only its tail was immediately identifiable, and the only two survivors were crew members who had been rescued from the tail.
    John Yoon, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of identifiable
Adjective
  • Many of these scams are promoted on social media which should not be considered a place to go for legitimate investment advice.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The information requested in this statement is designed to be used only by legitimate filers.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of legitimate
Adjective
  • Alinda can be seen—using 10x50 binoculars—moving through the constellation Gemini, which is visible immediately after dark.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Similar to the northern lights, fungus’ natural light is sometimes so weak that it can’t be seen with the naked eye and requires a camera to be visible.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of visible
Adjective
  • How animal mental illness compares to the human experience Veterinarians and animal behavior researchers say animals can experience mental illnesses and psychiatric disorders, but not in exactly the same verifiable ways as humans.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Tying executive compensation directly to verifiable sustainability targets - rather than generic ESG benchmarks - would further ensure that corporate leaders have tangible incentives to adapt.
    London Business School, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of verifiable
Adjective
  • Adding to the company's legal woes, MyPillow representatives were notably absent at a court hearing last month aimed at addressing the payment dispute.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • There are plenty, including a lot of names from the orbit of the last Trump administration, many of them now mired in legal troubles.
    Sophie Haigney, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of legal
Adjective
  • Those in-the-moment progressions can feel tiny and barely perceptible from one session to the next.
    Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Like Farrow’s, Stone’s cut is no longer than an inch on the sides, with slightly longer sections at the top allowing for a barely perceptible part.
    Ashley Davis, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of perceptible
Adjective
  • And perhaps the most noticeable change: BMW eliminated the traditional gauge cluster in the dash in favor of a customizable digital version projected onto the windshield.
    Abigail Bassett, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Erivo has long been synonymous with her nails—but her manicures were especially noticeable while promoting Wicked.
    Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of noticeable
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