APPARENTNESS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

apparentness

noun

as in observability

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Noun

If implementation falls from two weeks to three days but validation still takes 10, the next dollar of improvement probably belongs in test automation, observability or system documentation, not more code generation.

— Luis Aburto, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
That function matters for an aircraft built around low observability.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of observability

Noun

The document lays out a 90-day compliance agenda, which features a realistic baseline for tier visibility, entity list screening and a documentation stress test that was developed based on a real-life CBP inquiry.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park was temporarily closed on Tuesday due to poor visibility and ice and snow on the road.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of visibility

Noun

Lasting less than 60 days and consisting of two 5-day blasts, this episode saw a doubling of the X-ray brightness of the AGN at the heart of NGC 1275.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
My test unit's IPS screen is well-suited to office work, with enough brightness for most environments and complete coverage of the sRGB color space.

— Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

Crucial to the finished effect was controlling the shine without losing the luminosity.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Call it transcendental, the character’s deepening sense of luminosity, the way his empathy heightens as his consciousness expands.

— David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of luminosity

Noun

Though the Star of Bethlehem has sunk, yet its sacred effulgence beams forth periodically, again and again, and a universe is filled with joy in honor of the Great Redeemer.

— Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
One part shimmery smoky eye, one part unexpected pressing of pigment, Lopez's eyeshadow plotted with her luminous skin and swipe of pale pink lipgloss to exude effulgence.

— Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2018

Definition of effulgence

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