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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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
The bag’s opening, which closes with a zipper that runs the length of the bag, also opens up very wide to give you great visibility into what’s inside.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
Some locally dense fog will be possible with visibilities reduced to less than one half mile at times.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
Some locally dense fog will be possible with visibilities reduced to less than one half mile at times.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2025
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibility
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The 41-year-old, hailing from Chile, gained prominence after winning an annual modeling competition for Australian beauty magazine Dolly in 1998.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Candidate forums scheduled With the St. Paul DFL not hosting caucuses or endorsing conventions for Ward 4 this summer or in this year’s mayor’s race, other endorsements may gain more prominence, as could candidate forums.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 June 2025
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The brightness and color reproduction are lackluster, almost as if Acer deliberately found the most middling budget screen possible.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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To qualify as a bolide, an incoming meteor must reach the brightness of Venus, which, like the moon, is often visible in the daytime sky.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
27 June 2025
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In the capital, the Marriott chain is about to open its first prestige hotel opposite the central train station.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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One of Them Days (2025) 118 reviews — 94% approval rating One of the best movies of 2025 isn’t a prestige drama or a big-budget blockbuster.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The Netherlands are not short of candidates here, but a player growing in stature for Jonker’s side is Wieke Kaptein.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Gout’s tall stature, languid running style and raw speed have drawn comparisons with legendary sprinter Usain Bolt and he is considered one of the fastest teenagers in the world.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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Bride gained far more notoriety for pitching in blowout losses.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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However, its notoriety for slaying archeologists who came into contact with its long-dormant spores is still debated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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How much does Rockaway see and treat the film festival as a business beyond its status as a creative and artistic endeavor?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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In her decision, Brailsford said the plaintiffs will likely show there is no federal requirement to verify immigration status for people to receive the medication, and Idaho does not have the ability to add that requirement for those in the country without documentation.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
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Today, there are over 300 sculpture parks in the US alone which saw an uptick in popularity during the Covid pandemic that has only increased in the years since.—
Kin Woo,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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Figure 1: Projected Casual Footwear, Clogs, and Sandals Market Growth: 2024 – 2030 Taking Market Share in Growing Markets From its IPO in 2006 to its resurgence in the late 2010’s, Crocs has consistently increased it brand awareness and popularity across the globe.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibility. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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