identifiable

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Recent Examples of identifiable These cheerful little flowers are also identifiable by their bright yellow centers, providing a beautiful contrast with their petals. — Kate McKenna Published, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026 In other states, like California, personally identifiable information such as a driver's license number or partial Social Security number is needed to look up individual voter records. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 The agents would be identifiable, one member of the group said, by their tactical boots. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 The museum also claims that any recognizable subject has given permission to be in the show, though Der Standard questions if and how heirs of certain identifiable figures gave consent. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for identifiable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifiable
Adjective
  • Its bright instrumentation and warm, easygoing rhythm make the track an uplifting addition with an unmistakable sense of place.
    — qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The show’s combination of a dark family saga and an idyllic tropical setting made the Florida Keys an unmistakable part of the story.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Baywatch is, of course, the globally recognizable show about lifeguards patrolling the beaches of LA and Hawaii, which three decades ago made heroes of its stars and creators.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Both Vitale and Blazy have used bold prints, colors and textures on more classic silhouettes, like the jean, the court shoe or the Mary Jane, to create highly recognizable — yet wearable — clothes and shoes.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The adoption curve is even more pronounced in China and East Asia, as noted in the Mozilla research.
    — Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Much of the balm’s immediate effect comes from moisture and emollience, which can temporarily make fine lines and hollows look less pronounced.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Her compassion for families facing devastating fetal diagnoses is understandable.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The backlash is an understandable, if misguided, response to a number of concerning cases of police abuse.
    — Rafael A. Mangual, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Heuer’s attorney, Erick Kaardal, argued that privacy concerns could be balanced with the public’s right to access government records by redacting identifying or sensitive information on the forms.
    — Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • But the implementation of that plan has been slow, and some locals have expressed discomfort with the idea of submitting more identifying information, Nguyen said.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Los Feliz’s Shakespeare Bridge, a 262-foot span with Gothic-style arches and eight distinctive turrets, is approaching its 100th anniversary.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Its inclusion in the corridors of power is characteristic of the 52-year-old executive, whom colleagues describe as committed, charismatic and down-to-earth.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Our brains continuously predict what should happen next, and when the outcome differs from that prediction, characteristic neural responses can appear.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • But even with 22 tracks to work with, the sound too often defaults to a similar muted backdrop, which blurs some of the less distinct songs together.
    — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms are designed for gathering, whether that's at the music venue, on the rooftop bar, or in one of the other distinct dining experiences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Identifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifiable. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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