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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
Huang said this allows engineers to balance competing design demands, such as minimizing radar visibility while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency and structural integrity.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The first crash took place around 7:32 a.m. near southbound mile marker 40 when a semi slowed down due to poor visibility from the sun glare and was rear-ended by a box truck.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
This is one of the most energizing phases of the year, sparking confidence, visibility and reinvention.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
The current forecast says the aurora also may be visible statewide Wednesday night — and possibly Thursday — though the NWS predicts partly cloudy skies in some areas, with other regions set for clouds and potential rain and snow, likely limiting visibility again Wednesday.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The first crash took place around 7:32 a.m. near southbound mile marker 40 when a semi slowed down due to poor visibility from the sun glare and was rear-ended by a box truck.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
This is one of the most energizing phases of the year, sparking confidence, visibility and reinvention.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
The current forecast says the aurora also may be visible statewide Wednesday night — and possibly Thursday — though the NWS predicts partly cloudy skies in some areas, with other regions set for clouds and potential rain and snow, likely limiting visibility again Wednesday.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibility
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Plus, the company’s recent acquisitions of CyberArk, an identity security company, and observability firm Chronosphere, which collects and analyzes data from software applications and infrastructure, give it an extra edge.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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However, when low-observability problems were considered for the same period of time, the rate dropped significantly to 26 percent.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Dec. 2025
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Founded in 2009 by Michael Horvath and Mark Gainey, Strava first rose to prominence among cyclists.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The group took prominence during the rise of the counterculture and became a symbol of the movement.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2026
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Huxley pointed toward the object's trajectory, brightness and movement as evidence the ball of light matched with the SpaceX launch for Starlink satellites out of California Sunday evening.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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To start with, the sunlight causes glare, demanding higher sustained brightness to remain usable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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Nvidia possesses the prestige, and Broadcom and Marvell carry momentum.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Unlike some of her former costars, like Hathaway and McConaughey, Hudson hasn’t really dipped into the prestige-bait pool.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2026
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Vergara added several inches to her stature with towering silver sandal platform heels with ankle straps, and added some extra sparkle with a large diamond cocktail ring and dangling statement diamond earrings.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, Arcángel — slim and small in stature but with a powerful, raspy voice — has earned his stature as one of reggaetón’s most influential and enduring artists.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Jan. 2026
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Due to the notoriety of the locally beloved sandwich, IndyStar recently held a Tenderloin Tournament to find the establishment that serves the best tenderloin in Indiana.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rockelle first gained notoriety on social media about a decade ago on a YouTube channel operated by her mom, Tiffany Smith.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Scott’s almost-every-snap status has largely crawled under the radar this season.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The mocktail is named after the late Shirley Temple Black, the actress, singer and politician who gained widespread popularity as a child actress in the 1930s.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is a call to build networks (and occupy spaces) rooted in collective values, rather than popularity or trends.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibility. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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