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as in unmistakable
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as in recognizable
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Recent Examples of identifiable
Davidson said the fact that data brokers can sell identifiable information highlights that Congress needs to deal with a broader privacy law to protect Americans' data.
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Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
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.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The act provides ways for a victim to seek relief from being harmed by doxing, or the act of intentionally using another’s personally identifiable information, including social media profiles, without consent with the intent to harass, cause mental anguish or create fear of bodily harm or death.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Some opponents of the program have expressed concern about data privacy, fearing that the program was obtaining and disseminating identifiable or private information.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
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Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
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.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The act provides ways for a victim to seek relief from being harmed by doxing, or the act of intentionally using another’s personally identifiable information, including social media profiles, without consent with the intent to harass, cause mental anguish or create fear of bodily harm or death.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Some opponents of the program have expressed concern about data privacy, fearing that the program was obtaining and disseminating identifiable or private information.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifiable
Adjective
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The whiff stench of insider trading is unmistakable.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The confidence is unmistakable.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The home’s biggest selling point is the view — an ever-changing light show on one of the region’s most recognizable spans — framed by glass high above the Embarcadero.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sykes is one of the most recognizable names in comedy.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In busy, open environments such as dog parks—where visual contact can be easily lost—those reactions can become more pronounced.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Issues with courtroom access are even more pronounced outside Chicago.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a lot of anger on the show — often, the very understandable result of the situations the characters find themselves in.—
Dave Itzkoff,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Being nervous about a step like this is totally understandable.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There are also passports from Lithuania, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Russia, with most identifying information blacked out.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Another intriguing possibility is to wait until the wireless world’s progress to ever-shorter wavelengths finally hits the millimeter band, which is small enough to resolve most identifying details.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 Jan. 2020
Adjective
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On this postcard-perfect corner of Canada’s northeastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador that’s slammed by wind and waves, cod-fishing communities hold on to their distinctive settler history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Hyundai also boasts a distinctive design that sets it apart from other SUVs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some had characteristic ticks etched along their outer edges, while others looked like small sticks cut lengthwise, with a flat and a curved side—forms that their makers crafted deliberately to produce random outcomes.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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The show is curated by the artist’s daughters, Aiko Cuneo and Addie Lanier, and will feature many characteristic pieces.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Food and drink Like everything else at The Rooster, the food has a distinct sense of place but also a cosmopolitan sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Because of its distinct grooves and marks, the stone piece was believed to be some kind of board game – but obviously no rulebook was dug up to confirm this.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifiable. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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