1
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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2
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
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
Her role on the show reflects the same instincts that have driven her success in real estate: timing, visibility, and a deep understanding of the audience.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 16 May 2025
In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
In terms of visibility, the Eta Aquarids favor observers in the Southern Hemisphere, where more than 30 meteors per hour might be visible under dark skies.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
Her role on the show reflects the same instincts that have driven her success in real estate: timing, visibility, and a deep understanding of the audience.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 16 May 2025
In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
In terms of visibility, the Eta Aquarids favor observers in the Southern Hemisphere, where more than 30 meteors per hour might be visible under dark skies.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibility
Noun
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Her accolades include a David Di Donatello award and a Cesar nomination. Actress and model Bellucci first rose to prominence in the 1990s with performances in Bram Stoker’s Dracula and The Apartment, which earned her a César nomination, followed by Under Suspicion, Malèna, and Irréversible.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Maven Huffman first rose to prominence in the wrestling world as the co-winner of WWE's inaugural season of the reality competition series Tough Enough in 2001.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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That’s about the same brightness as Polaris, the North Star, the 48th brightest star in the night sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The large 27-inch screen has a dreamy 5K resolution—an uncommon combo, hence the steep price—and hits 600 nits of brightness.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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Tonight’s show is hosted by Walton Goggins, who has been on a tear lately at HBO, appearing on two of the best examples of modern prestige TV: The White Lotus and The Righteous Gemstones.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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Khare joins a growing number of digital-first storytellers reshaping the prestige TV conversation, one challenge at a time.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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East added that breeds like German shepherds, often employed by the military or the police for their impressive stature and intelligence, and German short-haired pointers, which were originally bred for sport, can also make a great addition to an active lifestyle.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Matty James grew in stature as the weeks went by and was undroppable by the end.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Brothers Oren and Tal Alexander gained notoriety in New York's luxury real estate market through their company, Alexander Group, and have been under federal investigation alongside Oren's twin, Alon, since late 2024.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 May 2025
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The stakes are somehow ridiculously low—the winner essentially just receives bragging rights, along with a comically ugly metal bust of Davies’s head—and incredibly high, for comedians looking to boost their notoriety.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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Travelers' rights against warrantless searches are weakened within 100 miles of any port of entry, so any person is subject to being questioned and their electronic devices – including phones, tablets and laptops – searched by border agents regardless of immigration status.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Adjustment of status is only possible if a visa number is available at the time of filing, and your spouse is otherwise in legal status.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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These 10 names rose the most in popularity in 2024.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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However, in my experience, despite the obvious swell in popularity and there being roughly 3,000-plus tequila brands on the market today, a lot of guests still just tend to order what is advertised the most.—
Isidoro Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibility. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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