Meaning & use

recognizable

adjective·Academic

Able to be identified easily as being known, familiar, or belonging to a particular type.

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Even in disguise, his distinctive walk made him instantly recognizable to his friends.

The brand's logo is recognizable to millions of customers around the world.

A note on using this word

Recognizable often takes the preposition 'to' or 'as,' as in 'recognizable to fans' or 'recognizable as a classic design.'

Words with a similar meaning

identifiablefamiliar

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