recognizable

ADJECTIVE

appreciable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

definite detectable discernible marked measurable noticeable observable perceptible significant sizable substantial

WEAK

apparent ascertainable clear-cut distinguishable estimable evident good-sized goodly healthy large manifest material obvious perceivable plain pronounced sensible tangible visible

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous imperceptible indistinct insignificant invisible little minor obscure small unimportant unnoticeable unrecognizable vague

WEAK

inconsiderable negligible unappreciable unnoticed

ADJECTIVE

clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear-cut coherent definite distinct evident explicit obvious precise sharp simple straightforward transparent unambiguous unequivocal unmistakable

STRONG

crystal express manifest patent plain pronounced

WEAK

apprehensible comprehensible conspicuous graspable incontrovertible intelligible knowable legible loud enough lucent lucid open and shut palpable perceptible perspicuous readable spelled out transpicuous unblurred uncomplicated unquestionable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous complicated difficult equivocal fuzzy imprecise indefinite indistinct inexact mistakable obscure questionable uncertain unclear undefined unintelligible unsure vague

STRONG

concealed hidden

WEAK

mysterious obscured shadowy

ADJECTIVE

distinct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

definite noticeable specific unmistakable

WEAK

audible categorical clean-cut clear clear-cut decided enunciated evident explicit express incisive lucid manifest marked palatable patent perspicuous plain prescribed sharp sharp-cut transparent trenchant unambiguous unequivocal well-defined

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indefinite indistinct obscure uncertain vague

WEAK

ambiguous connected fuzzy hazy like resembling similar undefined

ADJECTIVE

familiar

Synonyms

STRONGEST

intimate mundane simple usual

STRONG

commonplace domestic homespun household native natural ordinary plain routine stock

WEAK

accustomed conventional customary everyday frequent garden variety habitual humble informal known matter-of-fact old hat prosaic proverbial repeated unceremonious unsophisticated wonted workaday

Antonyms

STRONG

abnormal alien business different extraordinary foreign industrial original uncommon unusual

WEAK

aloof cold cool distant ignorant new reserved strange unacquainted unapproachable undistinguished unfamiliar unfriendly unknowledgeable unknown unremarkable

ADJECTIVE

observable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciable detectable discernible noticeable perceptible

WEAK

clear discoverable evident obvious open palpable patent perceivable sensible tangible visible

Antonyms

STRONGEST

imperceptible invisible obscure unnoticeable

WEAK

hidden unrecognizable

ADJECTIVE

obvious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accessible clear conspicuous discernible distinct evident glaring indisputable noticeable overt palpable pronounced self-evident straightforward undeniable unmistakable visible

WEAK

barefaced bright clear as a bell conclusive distinguishable explicit exposed in evidence lucid manifest observable open patent perceivable perceptible plain precise prominent public self-explanatory standing out transparent unconcealed undisguised unsubtle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous concealed dark disputable doubtful dubious dull fuzzy hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct invisible mistakable obscure obscured questionable secret uncertain unclear unknown unnoticeable unsure vague

ADJECTIVE

perceivable

Synonyms

WEAK

appercipient cognitive cognizable cognoscible comprehensible corporeal discernible intelligible knowing observant palpable patent perceptible percipient perspicacious sensible sensitive tangible translucent trenchant

Antonyms

WEAK

imperceivable

ADJECTIVE

perceptible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciable audible detectable discernible distinct distinguishable observable palpable

WEAK

apparent clear cognizable conspicuous evident lucid perceivable perspicuous sensible signal tangible understandable visible

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hidden imperceptible indistinct obscure unrecognizable vague

WEAK

ambiguous invisible silent unnoticeable

ADJECTIVE

transparent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candid clear-cut easy honest sincere straightforward

WEAK

apparent articulate artless direct distinct distinguishable easily seen evident explicit forthright frank guileless ingenuous manifest open patent perspicuous plain plain-spoken self-explanatory straight unambiguous undisguised unequivocal unmistakable unsophisticated visible

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complicated deceitful devious difficult dishonest hard involved lying tricky untrustworthy

WEAK

blocked cloudy dark opaque questionable unclear unintelligible vague

ADJECTIVE

understandable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coherent intelligible logical obvious

WEAK

apprehensible clear imaginable knowable legible lucid plain readable unambiguous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous irrational obscure unintelligible

WEAK

incomprehensible unfathomable

ADJECTIVE

understandable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable coherent comprehensible intelligible justifiable logical reasonable simple

WEAK

clear lucid pellucid plain

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irrational unintelligible unreasonable

WEAK

incomprehensible unfathomable

ADJECTIVE

used to

Synonyms

WEAK

acclimated accustomed at home with common commonplace customary everyday knowing known old hat ordinary plain routine well-known

Example Sentences

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The president has always understood the utility of recognizable, replicable branding.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

That could open the door for a rotation toward those with steadier cash flows, reasonable valuations, recognizable brands, and clear paths to margin recovery.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The appeal has nothing to do with the quality of the film itself and everything to do with cars being a recognizable part of everyday life.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The next month, one of the show’s most recognizable stars announced plans to depart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

What classic style does is explain them as if they were objects and forces that would be recognizable to anyone standing in a position to see them.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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