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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
Huang said this allows engineers to balance competing design demands, such as minimizing radar visibility while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency and structural integrity.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The first crash took place around 7:32 a.m. near southbound mile marker 40 when a semi slowed down due to poor visibility from the sun glare and was rear-ended by a box truck.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
This is one of the most energizing phases of the year, sparking confidence, visibility and reinvention.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
The current forecast says the aurora also may be visible statewide Wednesday night — and possibly Thursday — though the NWS predicts partly cloudy skies in some areas, with other regions set for clouds and potential rain and snow, likely limiting visibility again Wednesday.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The first crash took place around 7:32 a.m. near southbound mile marker 40 when a semi slowed down due to poor visibility from the sun glare and was rear-ended by a box truck.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
This is one of the most energizing phases of the year, sparking confidence, visibility and reinvention.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026
The current forecast says the aurora also may be visible statewide Wednesday night — and possibly Thursday — though the NWS predicts partly cloudy skies in some areas, with other regions set for clouds and potential rain and snow, likely limiting visibility again Wednesday.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibility
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Citi analysts said the acquisition will also help Palo Alto build long-standing relationships with the next generation of fast-growing AI startups, many of which covet Chronosphere's lower-cost observability solution.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2026
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However, when low-observability problems were considered for the same period of time, the rate dropped significantly to 26 percent.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Dec. 2025
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His administration was marked by strong political loyalty to the central government and the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela, rather than by national prominence or independent leadership.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Jiménez rose to prominence in October when he was featured in a series of videos by Simón Pérez, a streamer known on various platforms for using drugs in front of his live audience.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Motorola built the camera system around Sony’s LYTIA sensor to improve brightness and color accuracy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Those on a budget can find simple lanterns with multiple brightness levels at low price points.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The films will span sci-fi, action, elevated horror, and prestige drama, the companies tell us.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, watch out for these international voters springing for the prestige-Euro pick, Skarsgård, instead.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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The pastry’s stature in the city was further boosted this year with the arrival of Juici Patties, a beloved Jamaican chain that opened outposts in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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The genetic disorder is a connective tissue disease that leads to fragile bones and related complications like short stature, bone deformities, and fractures, per Mayo Clinic.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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Due to the notoriety of the locally beloved sandwich, IndyStar recently held a Tenderloin Tournament to find the establishment that serves the best tenderloin in Indiana.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rockelle first gained notoriety on social media about a decade ago on a YouTube channel operated by her mom, Tiffany Smith.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Scott’s almost-every-snap status has largely crawled under the radar this season.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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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,
8 Jan. 2026
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The mocktail is named after the late Shirley Temple Black, the actress, singer and politician who gained widespread popularity as a child actress in the 1930s.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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This is a call to build networks (and occupy spaces) rooted in collective values, rather than popularity or trends.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibility. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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