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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
With its position on one of London’s most photographed streets, the shop offers high visibility, significant foot traffic, and room for further development below.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
The attack occurs during a blustery snowstorm that hampers visibility in the horde’s daytime assault, and most of the scenes required a VFX touch.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The mill is building traceability into its cotton as well with a project that will help brands (and eventually consumers) gain visibility into the origins of their cotton.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
The attack occurs during a blustery snowstorm that hampers visibility in the horde’s daytime assault, and most of the scenes required a VFX touch.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The mill is building traceability into its cotton as well with a project that will help brands (and eventually consumers) gain visibility into the origins of their cotton.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibility
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Rhiannon Giddens & the Old-Time Revue will play the kind of foot-stomping, hand-clapping, heart-lifting music that first brought her to prominence nearly two decades ago as a founding member of the Black string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops.—
Helena Alonso Paisley,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Bare-knuckle fighting has origins stretching back, at its earliest, to the late 1600s and rose to prominence in the 1700s, according to Britannica.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
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Amidst such a torrent of fascist chaos, the brightness and backbone of Real Women Have Curves feel bracing.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Sour cream: Complements the cream cheese base and adds some brightness and tang for a dynamic, fresh flavor.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Bold Type alum made the jump to prestige TV on the second season of The White Lotus (about rich people on vacation).—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Thirst won the Jury Prize at Cannes and was nominated for the Palme d’Or, which is some great prestige for this heretical South Korean horror drama.—
Jordan Crucchiola,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2025
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That kind of across-the-board debut is impressive, but not exactly surprising for someone of Sheeran’s stature.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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In an 1899 anthropological study, William Ripley classified people using head shape, hair type, pigmentation and stature.—
John P. Jackson,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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The musical, which first debuted in 1975, follows the two women who use their criminal notoriety to find fame in the Vaudeville circuit.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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But Eldridge’s notoriety is mostly due to the fact that her soft, believable glam aesthetic transcends trends altogether.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hurley did not share any details on the pair's relationship status in the joint post.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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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,
22 Apr. 2025
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The popularity of colorful plumes in hats and accessories led to the slaughter of birds, driving some species close to extinction by the early 20th century.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Related Story External factors driving this color story include a new narrative around sustainability that reframes it as an opportunity for growth and empowerment, and the popularity of niche interests.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibility. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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