1
as in noticeable
capable of being seen
the visible light spectrum runs from red to violet
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2
as in famous
widely known
although he had been kicking around Hollywood for years, he only became a highly visible actor after his starring role in that year's biggest movie
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Recent Examples of visible
Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Massive tent encampments throughout the city are still visible on satellite images, but more than 350,000 people have left, an Israeli military official told CNN on Tuesday, a figure which CNN cannot independently verify.
—CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The fallout is already visible in housing markets, municipal budgets, and consumer confidence.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Massive tent encampments throughout the city are still visible on satellite images, but more than 350,000 people have left, an Israeli military official told CNN on Tuesday, a figure which CNN cannot independently verify.
—CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The fallout is already visible in housing markets, municipal budgets, and consumer confidence.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
Adjective
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When compared with the DeathAdder V4 Pro, the difference is slight but noticeable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The New Shape of the Curve Year-to-date production growth for 2025 marks a noticeable deceleration compared to the peak shale boom years, when annual growth often ran in the double digits.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Until recently, the Norman conquest of England was one of the most famous historical episodes in Anglo-American culture.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Syed’s case was made famous by the 2014 podcast Serial, which won a Peabody Award for its investigation that explored whether Syed was wrongfully convicted.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The only minor criticism is that there is a lot of visual detail in the game, and enemy attacks, as well as their sudden movements, can often take you by surprise.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Most relied on visual cues, even though dogs possess an excellent sense of smell.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The inquiry also scrutinized prominent Trump allies, including Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, and Stephen Miller, along with dozens of consultants and political action committees tied to the former president’s orbit.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Almost a week after one of America’s most prominent conservative activists was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University, a 22-year-old man accused of executing the attack with his grandfather’s rifle appeared in court Tuesday to face state charges.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Researchers break down empathic care into various observable, measurable components.—
Rachel Pearson,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The key to embedding inclusion is tying it to your core values and mapping those values to specific, observable behaviors.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The backing from one of America’s most famed investors had been a feather in the cap of BYD, even more so because Berkshire has thus far resisted in investing in its main rival, Elon Musk’s Tesla.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Styles and his fellow competitors dashed past some of the Germany capital's most famed monuments, including the Victory Column, the Potsdamer Platz, and the Brandenburg Gate.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City’s limitations in the running game have become apparent, exacerbated by a difficult early schedule against title contenders the Chargers and Eagles.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Some of those who attended the show saw its apparent message of adversity and resilience as a commentary on present times.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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Productions have since played worldwide, including a celebrated 2016 London revival that starred Amber Riley, who won an Olivier Award for her performance as Effie White.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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While Cate and Sam are have become celebrated heroes, Marie, Jordan and Emma return to Godolkin University with some reluctance, still carrying loss and trauma.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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