Synonyms for

Recognizable

Verb / ˌrekʌˈgnaɪzʌbʌl / Another word for recognizable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be recognized or identified from previous encounters or knowledge.

Synonyms & similar words

recognisable placeable familiar known distinguishable identifiable rememberable memorable unforgettable impressive remarkable distinctive notable noticeable conspicuous prominent salient striking unmistakable clear plain evident

Synonyms by register

Formal

identifiable discernible distinguishable

Informal

known obvious clear

Literary

apprehensible perceptible

Antonyms

unrecognizable unknown obscure unfamiliar anonymous unseen

Common collocations

  • easily recognizable
  • barely recognizable
  • immediately recognizable
  • clearly recognizable
  • hardly recognizable
  • not recognizable
  • recognizable feature
  • recognizable pattern

Word family

noun recognizability
verb recognize
adverb recognizably

Usage note

Often used with adverbs like 'easily', 'barely', or 'clearly' to indicate the degree to which something is recognizable. Ensure the context makes it clear what is being recognized.

Example sentences

  1. The logo is recognizable around the world.
  2. I recognized the song from my childhood.
  3. The celebrity was not recognizable without makeup.
  4. The smell was recognizable as my grandmother's cooking.
  5. The building was recognizable from its unique architecture.

Quotes

  • The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart. - St. Jerome
  • The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present. - Bil Keane

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