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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
For him, that visibility is what matters most.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The festival creates a welcoming platform for local chefs, home cooks, and emerging business owners to introduce their creations to the public while building visibility for small brands rooted in the community.
—Daily News, 1 May 2026
Additionally, critics point to the increasing importance of platform algorithms, which determine image visibility and sales.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
In 2024, El Daña received the Harvey Milk Community Leader Award for bringing visibility to the LGBTQ+ community of the Central Valley.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The festival creates a welcoming platform for local chefs, home cooks, and emerging business owners to introduce their creations to the public while building visibility for small brands rooted in the community.
—Daily News, 1 May 2026
Additionally, critics point to the increasing importance of platform algorithms, which determine image visibility and sales.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
In 2024, El Daña received the Harvey Milk Community Leader Award for bringing visibility to the LGBTQ+ community of the Central Valley.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for visibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibility
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Guideline, Honeycomb, and others are already rolling out MCP servers so that AI agents can read media plans or observability data directly, rather than screen‑scraping dashboards.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Goldman Sachs initiates Dynatrace as buy Goldman said in its initiation of Dynatrace that the observability and software company has plenty more room to run.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The prominence of those issues at Thursday’s hearing reflects, in part, which speakers chose to participate in public comment, and does not necessarily capture the full range of concerns that shaped the commission’s months-long process.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Janice Dickinson Janice Dickinson rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s as one of the most recognizable supermodels of her era.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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This setup will prove both aesthetically pleasing and functional, bringing welcome brightness to the yard at night.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tackle the Light Fixtures Porch lighting attracts bugs and collects dust, dimming the brightness over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Boullet’s Poe is, unfortunately, even worse, just the latest in an apparently endless string of prestige cable teens who exist only to be placed in inopportune jeopardy.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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The organization’s connection to American Zoetrope and the Coppola family’s long-standing place in Hollywood history adds a layer of acclaim and prestige to any film program that’s focused on artistic access.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Alvarado is only 6-foot, but the five-year NBA veteran finds ways to overcome his undersized stature with energy, edginess and IQ.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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One that reflects a subtle but notable shift in both their stature and approach.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The entertainer gained notoriety on social media in the late 2010s for his sketches mocking niche everyday scenarios.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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But their online notoriety is also putting their 20-year relationship out in the open for anyone to judge in the comments.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Carly elevates the aesthetic activities of suburban women everywhere to the status of—what, exactly?—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The airline is also honoring Spirit frequent-flyer statuses and benefits on Southwest, such as early boarding.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The department’s shows have exploded in popularity over the past decade, in large part thanks to the involvement of former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who has chaired the Met Gala since 1995.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
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Helping fuel Candlelight’s popularity are the classical reinterpretations across pop, rock and jazz genres, among others.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibility. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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