visibility

noun

Definition of visibilitynext
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 An early post that happens to cross some threshold of visibility, for reasons as mundane as algorithm timing or which accounts amplified it first, can end up seeding a mass shift in opinion that a substantively identical, earlier post did not. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 Expanding retail could help Omaha Steaks’ two biggest problems, Saunders said, which are convenience and visibility. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Shah says the brands that typically paid closer attention to these rankings are the ones that came knocking on KCD’s door first for AI visibility metrics. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026 The United Kingdom is the nearer target, a market where the brand already has some visibility, with continental Europe close behind. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibility
  1. observability
  2. prominence
  3. brightness
  4. prestige
  5. stature
  6. notoriety
  7. status
  8. popularity
Noun
  • European Commission guidance for high-risk AI requires specific observability and sufficiently warranted human-in-the-loop intervention.
    — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • While Palo Alto's penchant for M & A sometimes draws the market's ire , Arora's track record is rather excellent, including the performance of CyberArk in identity security and Chronosphere in observability.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of observability
Noun
  • As humans burn fossil fuels and heat the planet, the question of whether solar geoengineering can and should move from theory to reality is gaining prominence.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The anti-migration and Russia-friendly Alternative for Germany, or AfD, fell just short of a majority in Sunday’s vote in Saxony-Anhalt, a small eastern state that gained outsized prominence as AfD eyed power there.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of prominence
Noun
  • It's also got a new Core Lighting Plus feature that adds vivid color to the screen, and the 1,000-nit peak-brightness display helps enhance contrast between the lightest and darkest tones.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • At this stage, astronomers can determine how the rock is spinning based upon changes in brightness.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Having another Ballon d’Or winner in their ranks, the first since Messi left for Inter Miami, helped the French side add another layer of prestige in a calendar year that changed everything at the Parc des Princes.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • When Ulta and Target broke up — prompting Target to try to make it on its own in prestige beauty with the August launch of Target Studio — the general consensus was that the return of the partnership simply wasn’t worth the investment.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of prestige
Noun
  • Sure, this is a romcom, but from a director of Moretti’s stature, we’re allowed to expect better.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • If the experience and college offers aren’t enough to prove their stature, their size should.
    — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of stature
Noun
  • Steinem, who died at age 92, became a symbol of the second-wave of feminism through activism work after initially gaining notoriety as a journalist in the 1960s.
    — Megan Sauer, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The fact that Jerri and her brother have the same name will write plenty of jokes itself, but with Chad gaining notoriety and having yet another person on his case, Jerri is sure to bring some drama and pressure his way.
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of notoriety
Noun
  • Underwood, then a true freshman, struggled in that meeting, and his inconsistent play against Western Michigan (12-of-22 passing) has led to questions about his job status.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Firefighters in South Fulton battled a large fire at a warehouse complex near Union City, with a blaze that reached two-alarm status Sunday but was contained within a few hours.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of status
Noun
  • This reality, intensified by persistent inflation, is why the 60/30/10 budgeting method has been rising in popularity.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
  • And considering power, price, and popularity, the PlayStation 5 (whether base, all-digital, or Pro) is the best option for most gamers.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of popularity

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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibility. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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