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as in identifiable
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Recent Examples of recognizable
Best known for turning Ring into one of the most recognizable smart home brands before its multibillion-dollar acquisition by Amazon, Siminoff adds another influential startup voice to Pratt’s growing coalition of donors frustrated with public safety and quality-of-life issues in Los Angeles.
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Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The pop superstar, 36, stepped out for a wedding dripping in recognizable jewels once owned by one of her latest album's muses, Elizabeth Taylor, while heading to Honey's cocktail bar with her fiancé, Travis Kelce, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Saturday, May 16.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Pettibon’s stark four-bar design for the latter is one of punk’s most iconic images, as recognizable as the Ramones’ presidential seal and the Misfits’ skeleton face.
—Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
His father, Emeril Lagasse, built one of the most recognizable culinary brands in America.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Clancy's Original Kettle Chips There may not be a better snack than kettle chips and most often, from the recognizable Kettle brand.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
How recognizable is the character of Garance to you?
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Latvia is a country which used to be part of the Soviet Union, and there are still pockets of it which are highly recognizable.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
While Kona coffee is often the more recognizable varietal, don’t miss trying Kaʻū coffee—Coconut Caramel Crunch is a favorite—from Kaʻū Coffee Mill.
—Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The pop superstar, 36, stepped out for a wedding dripping in recognizable jewels once owned by one of her latest album's muses, Elizabeth Taylor, while heading to Honey's cocktail bar with her fiancé, Travis Kelce, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Saturday, May 16.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Pettibon’s stark four-bar design for the latter is one of punk’s most iconic images, as recognizable as the Ramones’ presidential seal and the Misfits’ skeleton face.
—Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
His father, Emeril Lagasse, built one of the most recognizable culinary brands in America.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Clancy's Original Kettle Chips There may not be a better snack than kettle chips and most often, from the recognizable Kettle brand.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
How recognizable is the character of Garance to you?
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Latvia is a country which used to be part of the Soviet Union, and there are still pockets of it which are highly recognizable.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
While Kona coffee is often the more recognizable varietal, don’t miss trying Kaʻū coffee—Coconut Caramel Crunch is a favorite—from Kaʻū Coffee Mill.
—Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognizable
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The objects had no visible exhaust, no discernible means of propulsion, and looked nothing like any aircraft in the nation’s civilian or military arsenal.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 May 2026
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More on ‘Dutton Ranch’ While no discernible North Texas locations appear in the trailer, the show primarily filmed in the region.—
Brayden Garcia
May 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
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Last year, administrative subpoenas were sent to around 20 hospitals that offer pediatric gender care, requesting extensive, identifiable patient records.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
13 May 2026
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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.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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The community branch of sustainability is equally visible in the number of on-island partnerships with local businesses and the dedication to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Trust gets stronger when responsibility becomes visible right now.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Gabrielle’s feelings for Frida are understandable in theory; the latter approaches her with fresh eyes and few demands, giving her space to be something other than problem solver extraordinaire.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The legacy of environmental injustice in Gowanus is real, and skepticism is understandable.—
Michelle de la Uz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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But that category covers everything from a basic carbon pitcher to a reverse osmosis system that removes contaminants down to non-detectable levels.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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As criticism over competitive disparities intensified following the meet, pro-trans activists pushed back with the familiar argument that inclusion matters more than results, while opponents argued female athletes lose opportunities in the process.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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As the adrenaline levels rose on Monday and Tuesday, and the familiar choreography of another British political crisis began to play out—ministerial resignations, spiky statements on X—the collateral damage that Starmer had warned against started to encroach, once again, upon the scene.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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That shift isn’t just perceptible—it’s been acknowledged by the women who helped build the Atlanta franchise.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 May 2026
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This means that even in noisy environments, the signals remain clearly perceptible to the mics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
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For families dealing with allergies, wildfire smoke, pets or newer homes with lingering chemical odors, upgrading to a real HEPA air purifier can make a noticeable difference.—
Ryan Brennan
May 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Either way, the presence of the nutsedge has given a clear roadmap for corrective maintenance on an issue that often isn’t noticeable until root rot sets in.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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“Recognizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognizable. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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