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
The human cost of ICE’s strategy is increasingly visible.
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Dhruv Mehrotra, Wired News, 25 June 2025
In all versions, the same person in a red coat and beanie appears, and a 63rd Street sign is visible—confirming the location.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The stunning natural phenomenon, formally known as aurora borealis, is expected to be visible over some northern-tier and upper Midwest states, according to the NOAA.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Repeat the process again if the stain is still visible.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Dhruv Mehrotra, Wired News, 25 June 2025
In all versions, the same person in a red coat and beanie appears, and a 63rd Street sign is visible—confirming the location.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The stunning natural phenomenon, formally known as aurora borealis, is expected to be visible over some northern-tier and upper Midwest states, according to the NOAA.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Repeat the process again if the stain is still visible.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
Adjective
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The ribbed texture is noticeable, but not too thick, and the contouring on the back and front could not be more flattering.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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The team issued an advisory noting that residents in nearby communities may see a noticeable increase in smoke July 5 coming from the southwest flank of the Oak Ridge Fire.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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But the famous Ozuna power disappeared as his average fell.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Although it’s popularly practiced by many women, Joey Fatone and Jax Taylor are among the famous men who have proudly spoken about receiving plastic surgery to destigmatize the notion that such operations are acceptable for people of certain genders.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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But while Israeli airbases were hit, there isn’t visual evidence of combat aircraft losses so far.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Guests who are deaf or hard of hearing can request stateroom kits that include a visual and tactile alert when someone knocks at the door, the phone rings, or an alarm sounds; stateroom TVs are equipped with closed captioning; and stateroom telephones have the ability to amplify sound.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The recent endorsement of Sliwa by prominent Jewish leader Dov Hikind has only solidified their certainty that the Orthodox voting bloc will put him over the top.—
Ken Frydman,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Julie Mehretu, one of the most prominent contemporary artists in the world.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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This trend is observable in the stock performance, which has seen an increase of approximately 50% year to date, significantly surpassing the S&P 500’s 4% rise.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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But how can trees help indicate this increase in carbon dioxide in an easily observable manner?—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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That declaration is something Winans has focused on essentially all of his life as a member of gospel’s famed Winans family.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
27 June 2025
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In November, the famed French hospitality group that operates luxury trains throughout Europe, will launch a new itinerary to coincide with Italy’s truffle season.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Birdsong’s apparent beanball came in the exact time and place that the unwritten rules prescribe: two outs, bases empty, first pitch.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Other Demographic Differences Women’s second fall persistence rate (79.3%) exceeded that of men (76.3%), continuing a trend that’s been apparent for several years.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Those games were both received very well, and are among the most celebrated of indie puzzle games of all time.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Home bartenders can test recipes for lychee and peach jasmine tea spritzes that Forbes contributor Emily Cappiello sourced straight from some of the world's most celebrated waterfront hotels.—
Sarah Perez,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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