1
as in noticeable
capable of being seen
the visible light spectrum runs from red to violet
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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
As grey hairs appear and other augurs of age become visible, Claire contends with the varied reactions of her small social circle.
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
This food storage container set eliminates the hassle with lockable airtight lids that keep food fresh, dry, and easily visible.
—Kelsey Fredricks, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
If new bottles are the most visible part of the week’s news, industry structure is where the more consequential stories lie.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The blue moon will be visible around the globe, but cloudy skies might obscure backyard astronomers' views, so be sure to check the weather in your area before going out to check the night sky.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 May 2026
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
This food storage container set eliminates the hassle with lockable airtight lids that keep food fresh, dry, and easily visible.
—Kelsey Fredricks, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
If new bottles are the most visible part of the week’s news, industry structure is where the more consequential stories lie.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The blue moon will be visible around the globe, but cloudy skies might obscure backyard astronomers' views, so be sure to check the weather in your area before going out to check the night sky.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
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For families dealing with allergies, wildfire smoke, pets or newer homes with lingering chemical odors, upgrading to a real HEPA air purifier can make a noticeable difference.—
Ryan Brennan
May 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Either way, the presence of the nutsedge has given a clear roadmap for corrective maintenance on an issue that often isn’t noticeable until root rot sets in.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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To paraphrase the famous musical title, a funny thing happened on the way to the upfronts this year.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The placement is deliberate and symbolic, a visual touchstone giving silent counsel during one of the most consequential presidencies in American history—as if to perpetuate a visual dialogue between the 16th president and the 26th.—
Douglas Brinkley,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Stackable bins, drawer organizers, and under-bed containers can help clear visual clutter and keep everyday essentials neatly stored away — and Walmart has no shortage of affordable options.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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References to gambling during NBA games analyzed by The Post appeared on average in 1 of every 3 minutes and were often prominent.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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In the next phase of AI adoption, the competitive advantage won't belong to the organization with the most impressive model demo but to the one that can show, in real time, that its AI remains observable, governable and enforceable under pressure.—
Sandeep Shilawat,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Stargazers will have to wait a few months for the next observable meteor shower activity.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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For Texas-style barbecue with generous portions of sides like mac and cheese, hatch green chile corn pudding and collards, head to this barbecue restaurant in Ansley Mall with an adjacent bar from famed pitmaster John Lewis.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
24 May 2026
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Its famed 19th-century patrons included the writers Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, who dined among rolling carving trolleys—which, in fact, were quietly gliding in the background to prevent disturbing the country’s top chess players, the venue being the sport’s British center at the time.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Serbia’s state railway company Saturday canceled all trains to and from Belgrade, in an apparent bid to prevent some people from coming from other parts of the country.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Some travelers argued Carnival should honor the bookings despite the apparent pricing mistake.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Carter was soon turning out hits of his own, often backed by the celebrated session players at FAME.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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In the film Damon portrays a celebrated astronaut who, stranded and desperate, nearly sacrifices humanity to save himself.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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