Synonyms of visible

visible

adjective

ˈvi-zə-bəl 

1

as in noticeable

capable of being seen

the visible light spectrum runs from red to violet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• noticeable
• visual
• observable
• apparent
• seeable
• clear
• obvious
• discernible
• detectable
• conspicuous
• perceptible
• prominent
• striking
• viewable
• evident
• manifest
• superficial
• overt
• outer
• external
• perceivable
• outward
• plain
• exposed
• eye-catching
• patent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• invisible
• disappeared
• dissolved
• vanished
• imperceptible
• indistinct
• melted
• faint
• unnoticeable
• slight
• unobservable
• inconspicuous
• insignificant
• vague
• hidden
• sightless
• unobtrusive
• viewless
• evaporated
• indiscernible
• vaporized
• obscure
• latent
• evanesced
• concealed
• disguised
• covert
• buried
• shrouded

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• famous
• prominent
• famed
• celebrated
• distinguished
• renowned
• notorious
• noted
• respected
• infamous
• star
• notable
• legendary
• important
• well-known
• remarkable
• outstanding
• illustrious
• leading
• big-name
• respectable
• great
• noteworthy
• significant
• honorable
• recognized
• exceptional
• popular
• prestigious
• eminent
• fabled
• acknowledged
• superior
• fabulous
• preferred
• formidable
• favorite
• reputable
• preeminent
• supereminent
• estimable
• redoubtable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unknown
• obscure
• anonymous
• insignificant
• unimportant
• nameless
• unsung
• inconspicuous
• uncelebrated
• unfamous
• undistinguished
• unpopular
• unexceptional

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of visible

There will be visible signs of this construction project near the stadium, but TxDot officials do not anticipate road closures. — Mac Engel july 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Researchers achieved that by combining mercury telluride colloidal quantum dots, which absorb infrared light, and a dual-layer OLED, which converts that absorbed energy into visible color. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Meanwhile, those with chronic addictions who are poor (because rich people with addictions are rarely as visible) will continue to be swept up, and left with a system riddled with false promises and real penalties. — Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Here is what is visible—and just barely visible—in the hyperscalers’ debt loads. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 July 2026