1
as in noticeable
capable of being seen
the visible light spectrum runs from red to violet
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2
as in famous
widely known
although he had been kicking around Hollywood for years, he only became a highly visible actor after his starring role in that year's biggest movie
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Recent Examples of visible
When could the northern lights be visible?
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Numbers aren’t everything, but seeing the results of our work in a visible way is motivating.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The first step is to make what’s invisible visible.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
The victim also observed clothing and miscellaneous items visible through the rear window, police said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Numbers aren’t everything, but seeing the results of our work in a visible way is motivating.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
The first step is to make what’s invisible visible.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
The victim also observed clothing and miscellaneous items visible through the rear window, police said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
Adjective
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Bush Hager's most noticeable symptoms include mood swings and trouble sleeping.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Per Vogue, the proceedings also featured a famous cameo.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With no narration or voice-over from the owner, the visual and audio pairing has been enough to leave viewers in hysterics.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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There are several baffling visual motifs, like Jonah’s insistence on wearing the tightest possible shirt in which to teach high-school English or Miller’s ever-flexing jaw muscle.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His dad and prominent local attorney, Alex Murdaugh, was later convicted of the double homicide.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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And while there have been prominent layoff announcements in recent weeks, that doesn’t immediately translate to higher unemployment.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But last week saw an observable upwelling of anxiety, reflecting a break of the preceding low-volatility climb and some possible pent-up selling from historically elevated equity allocations.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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There’s nothing wrong with that, but the observable crinkles may be diminished.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The famed singer said a couple of her favorites include World of Warcraft and Ghost of Tsushima.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Presented by Live Nation, the tour marks a reunion for the two acts after sharing a bill at the famed Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre in Paris last June, where each artist performed overlooking the city as the sun set on the summer solstice.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Hurricanes’ only public question mark among key contributors entering the week was edge rusher Akheem Mesidor, who sustained an apparent foot injury in the fourth quarter against Louisville.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Silver Hugo for Best Sound goes to SOUND OF FALLING for its ability to echo, in both its silences and thunders, the constant hum of secrets passed from one generation to the next in the apparent domestic quiet that both conceals and reveals.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Born out of wedlock to a celebrated general, Hedda’s father has left her with only his opulent, Chekhovian gun collection and a precarious foothold in high society.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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But the contrasting moods exemplified the painter’s status as one of Indian art’s most celebrated but controversial names.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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