as in understandable
capable of being understood
an anxious mood that was clearly legible upon her face
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Recent Examples of legible
In that sense, video games have created a more legible relationship between types of physical media than most Hollywood creatives can crack.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
The details need to be both plausible but still legible as comedy, otherwise the jokes will read as hamfisted, or won’t land at all.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Colleagues have praised not only his command of physiology but also his ability to make his reasoning legible—to turn clinical uncertainty into something teachable.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
The details need to be both plausible but still legible as comedy, otherwise the jokes will read as hamfisted, or won’t land at all.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Colleagues have praised not only his command of physiology but also his ability to make his reasoning legible—to turn clinical uncertainty into something teachable.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legible
Adjective
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Wagner already missed 48 games during the regular season while working his way back from injury, and the caution surrounding his current calf strain is understandable given the risk associated with rushing that type of issue.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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It is often discussed in terms of leverage, supply and pricing — understandable, given its role in the global economy.—
Atom Ariola,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Developed from firsthand experience in emergency response, its mission is to make critical information, such as utility shutoffs, appliance details, and maintenance records, accessible and shareable among those who rely on it.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kirah is an astrologer, educator, and creative consultant who is passionate about facilitating accessible astrological education and programming.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Legible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legible. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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