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as in observability
the degree to which someone or something can be seen
When cycling at night, it's a good idea to wear reflective clothing to enhance your visibility to drivers.
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as in prominence
the state of being publicly acknowledged or known
The company hoped that the advertising deal would give their brand greater visibility.
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Recent Examples of visibility
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the broadcast is another aspect of the PWHL’s growth — one that brings visibility to the talent supporters know has existed for years.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
To many adults who’d grown up in a world in which LGBTQ people were stigmatized and sidelined, this visibility felt groundbreaking.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for visibility
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the broadcast is another aspect of the PWHL’s growth — one that brings visibility to the talent supporters know has existed for years.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
To many adults who’d grown up in a world in which LGBTQ people were stigmatized and sidelined, this visibility felt groundbreaking.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibility
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Earlier this month, the company closed its massive $25 billion acquisition of identity security company CyberArk and completed its purchase of AI observability platform Chronosphere in January.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nexus One now supports job-aware observability, allowing operators to correlate network behavior directly with GPU workloads.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Orr hired Campbell away from Oregon, where the coach’s mastery in recruiting helped boost the Ducks to national prominence.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Shah rose to national prominence as Kathmandu’s mayor after winning the post as an independent in 2022.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The monitor has an ambient sensor that helps adjust lighting depending on brightness.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Follow with low lighting throughout the home rather than returning to full brightness.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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While prestige body care has exploded in recent years, dermatologists say the drugstore aisle still delivers the most effective formulas.—
Hana Hong,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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The players want it, and the league has reluctantly accepted that a break in the middle of its season once every four years is worth the risk, and the headaches, to enjoy the power, prestige and reach that only the Olympics creates.—
Mac Engel
March 25,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Back then, maybe the only thing measurably clear about the then-16-year-old’s stature was his meager weight.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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If Kent’s criticism of the war proves prescient, his other beliefs, especially those concerning Jews, will ascend in stature along with it.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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All have been around for a spell, achieving venerable notoriety in their respective cities.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Joe Exotic, who gained notoriety from a 2020 Netflix documentary, was convicted of hiring two men to kill activist Carole Baskin.—
Julian Mark,
Washington Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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At twenty-five cents a pack, they were considered a medium-status brand, still a splurge for most people in China.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fort Lauderdale police have not yet responded to CBS News Miami's request for an update on the case or the status of the Audi driver.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Staley on impact of NCAA rise for women Staley was asked after Monday’s game what this sport’s rising popularity nationally has contributed to the empowerment of women, particularly women of color.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The post has taken off in popularity, drawing more than 32 million views from people amused by the cinematic approach and the apparent imbalance in focus between bride and groom.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibility. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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