VISIBILITY Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

visibility

noun

Definition of visibility

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 Grand Slam events have updated commercial regulations to more clearly distinguish athletic equipment from luxury marketing placements, reflecting how valuable athlete visibility has become for fashion brands. — Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 As darkness falls later that evening, the open coastal landscape provides excellent visibility for Perseid meteors. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026 More visibility means more opportunities for interested buyers to discover a property, schedule a showing and submit an offer. — Heartland Mls®, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 Wildfire smoke contains tiny particles that can spread through the atmosphere and reduce visibility. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for visibility

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Noun

These gateways address growing concerns about ungoverned AI agents directly interacting with production systems, offering vital governance, security, cost management, and observability.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Instead of avoiding enemy air defenses through low observability, Soviet engineers sought to create a bomber capable of outrunning threats, carrying massive payloads, and launching long-range weapons from stand-off distances.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026

Definition of observability

Noun

Yet, as human spaceflight and voyages beyond Earth-orbit come to prominence once more, with proposals for an outpost on the moon, there is a greater chance of an astronaut being injured and therefore a greater need for medical X-rays in space.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 July 2026
In 2020, the CASP competition vaulted AlphaFold to prominence and a Nobel Prize.

— Brittany Trang, STAT, 14 July 2026

Definition of prominence

Noun

The Last of Us may be the biggest title in post-apocalyptic prestige drama, but Amazon Prime’s Fallout has deservedly made a name for itself in the streaming landscape as well.

— Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Founders seldom hire solely based on a pristine GPA or the prestige of your university alone.

— Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of prestige

Noun

McHenry has a viral moment McHenry was already a notable character on Capitol Hill because of his short stature and his penchant for bow ties.

— Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Thomson’s about-face over the movies might be a surprise, but that a critic of his stature would wrestle with cinema’s enduring value is not.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of stature

Noun

As the group grew in fame and notoriety, their sound evolved, mixing heavy metal with more emotional, dynamic ballads.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Brathwaite quickly gained notoriety in Venezuela for her abstract shapes conjuring both geological configurations and human bodies.

— News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026

Definition of notoriety

Noun

Mbappe leads a strong French attack France reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0, recording another clean sheet and reinforcing their status as the tournament favourites.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
But Mbappé’s status as one of the greatest soccer players of all time still doesn’t insulate him from abuse.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of status

Noun

The cruise line also added a page for the Cosmopolitan to the menu at the ship’s 1400 Lobby Bar, given the cocktail's popularity around the time of the previous Legend’s launch.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Adidas Sambas continue to skyrocket in popularity because the shoe is versatile, ageless, affordable, and comfortable.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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