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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
States respond with Ebony Alerts California’s Ebony Alert system ensures that all cases involving missing Black youth receive public notification comparable in scope and visibility to Amber Alerts.
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Itay Ravid, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
In the spring of 1942, the team began testing its smoke generator, trying to determine how many gallons of oil had to be vaporized to create a smoke screen wide enough and dense enough to block visibility across miles.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Wade joined the project as an executive producer through his company, 59th & Prairie Entertainment, helping bring visibility to a story that largely unfolds far from arenas and celebrity headlines.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Williams said Beachler continues to influence other Black creatives − not only through her work, but through the visibility that comes with her success.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Itay Ravid, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
In the spring of 1942, the team began testing its smoke generator, trying to determine how many gallons of oil had to be vaporized to create a smoke screen wide enough and dense enough to block visibility across miles.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Wade joined the project as an executive producer through his company, 59th & Prairie Entertainment, helping bring visibility to a story that largely unfolds far from arenas and celebrity headlines.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Williams said Beachler continues to influence other Black creatives − not only through her work, but through the visibility that comes with her success.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 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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People not attuned to the evangelical world may have missed the growing prominence of hyper-politicized churches such as Mercy Culture, which have become a key wing of the MAGA coalition.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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David Protein, founded in 2024, quickly rose to prominence, with top names in the wellness and longevity space signing on as investors, including Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and podcaster, and Peter Attia, a celebrity doctor and author.—
Natalie Bennett,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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This architecture preserves brightness while simplifying alignment requirements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Finally, Parmesan and thyme add brightness and warmth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lord and Miller, working with the cinematographer Greig Fraser, avoid the conventional visual language of the prestige space epic, with its sterile surfaces and zero-gravity tracking shots.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Since Rae’s hiring, the Fremont board has pointed to a string of successes and prestige that Rae has brought the shelter.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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How the group landed the gig speaks to its professionalism and stature.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Interestingly, its nearly cube-like design—broken only by the addition of a hood—was a statement of stature that soon made the G-Wagen a status symbol conscripted far more for shopping sorties through Beverly Hills than anything tapping into its all-terrain acumen.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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The legitimacy of our justice system depends on the public’s belief that the rules apply evenly, regardless of party, ideology or notoriety.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Locals revelled in his notoriety.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The institution weaponized its own status.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Chernyshov traveled with the Sharks to Ottawa late Saturday night, but his status for Sunday’s game against the Senators is unclear.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The popularity of Bar Panisse perhaps dispels one fear the restaurateurs might’ve had – that the place would be shunned by the community, after Waters terminated the lease of longtime tapas restaurant Cesar to make space for her new endeavor.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Flynn said the company’s focus on customer interaction has helped drive the chain’s popularity, particularly among younger customers.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibility. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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