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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
In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a safe spot, like a nearby business parking lot, to pull over and stop.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
As visibility and stakes increase, so can blind spots.
—Marlo Lyons, Harvard Business Review, 10 Apr. 2026
The company is expanding its North American footprint as the Official Energy Drink Partner of Canada Basketball, bringing courtside visibility, national sampling programs and local collaborations.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Stone, development director for APR Renewables, leading the Rayne Solar Project, said developers have enhanced buffer zones based on feedback from prior hearings and added a privacy fence to reduce visibility from the roadway.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
As visibility and stakes increase, so can blind spots.
—Marlo Lyons, Harvard Business Review, 10 Apr. 2026
The company is expanding its North American footprint as the Official Energy Drink Partner of Canada Basketball, bringing courtside visibility, national sampling programs and local collaborations.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Stone, development director for APR Renewables, leading the Rayne Solar Project, said developers have enhanced buffer zones based on feedback from prior hearings and added a privacy fence to reduce visibility from the roadway.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 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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Vaqueiro, 38, has become the fresh face of Spanish-language news after Jorge Ramos, who achieved prominence as a forceful advocate for Latino immigrants during his 40 years on the air, signed off from rival Univision in late 2024.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Combining this new credibility and image with the growth of prime-time talk shows such as Larry King Live and The Capitol Gang, CNN in the 1990s gained international prominence and strong ratings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eclipses allow scientists to study the sun's wispy outer atmosphere, known as the corona, which is usually swamped by our star's immense brightness.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Still, 766 nits peak brightness is pretty good for a cheap TV.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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The network had long built its identity on adult prestige — crime sagas, antiheroes and sprawling family epics — not stories centered on high schoolers.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The contest has been won by Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Padraig Harrington and many other major winners, lending it prestige and a rich history.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Trump has gone far toward shattering what’s left of America’s global stature.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Everything — from food to veterinary care — scales up with the dog’s formidable stature.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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The David Hockney–esque Julian was a star of the ’60s and ’70s but has spent the past three decades in prolonged retreat, living off his notoriety and persona as an art curmudgeon — first as a judge on a reality-competition show and, more recently, on Cameo.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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One of the first initiatives under Khosla was a 10-year strategic plan for expansion and more notoriety.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Clogs are no longer in their comeback era, but planted firmly as staple status.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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How to track your federal tax refund Taxpayers can check the status of their federal tax refunds on the IRS website, the IRS2Go mobile app, or by calling 800-829-1954.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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County officials say the move comes as short-term rentals continue to grow in popularity, but many property owners may not realize they are required to pay the same 6% hotel tax as traditional lodging, including hotels.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In the marketplace, the protein craze has fueled the growing popularity of cottage cheese.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibility. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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