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
Visibility priority: Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which automatically activate your taillights.
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
Aside from the Red Planet, the famous Beehive Cluster of stars will be visible to the lunar disk’s lower right near the center of the cosmic crab, represented by the stars of the Cancer constellation.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 May 2025
What makes this easier to pull off is the fact that MLM outfits don’t have the kind of central, visible leader the public associates with many higher-profile schemes—no Sam Bankman-Fried or Bernie Madoff or Elizabeth Holmes.
—Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
If any visible moisture remains after cleaning, wipe the entire unit, especially the blades, with a dry towel.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
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Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
Aside from the Red Planet, the famous Beehive Cluster of stars will be visible to the lunar disk’s lower right near the center of the cosmic crab, represented by the stars of the Cancer constellation.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 May 2025
What makes this easier to pull off is the fact that MLM outfits don’t have the kind of central, visible leader the public associates with many higher-profile schemes—no Sam Bankman-Fried or Bernie Madoff or Elizabeth Holmes.
—Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025
If any visible moisture remains after cleaning, wipe the entire unit, especially the blades, with a dry towel.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
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Last year, there were multiple reports and videos of noticeable early exits at various Trump events.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Even after shaking the comforter, there was no noticeable movement of the down fill to the edge of the pockets.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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The show is meant to resemble the actual speaking engagements Twain did after he had become established as one of the world’s most famous and popular authors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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The most famous example of the last phenomenon is MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough, who was a congressman while Biden was still in the Senate.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Some Miley Cyrus fans who paid top dollar to attend the Tribeca Festival debut of the singer’s new visual album, Something Beautiful, appeared to be under the impression that a post-screening Q&A would include a concert.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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The accompanying visual film will be released in theaters later this month.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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The two prominent Idaho families joined when Andrus’s youngest daughter, Kelly, married Church’s son Chase in 1989.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
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His script may go over the top, and a generally adept cast (which also includes prominent parts for Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Shalet Monique and others) copes variably with its excesses.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Muchacho Alegre, 2250 Jacksboro Highway, had a score of 19 and was closed because of observable roaches near the stove and issues with water temperature.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
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This approach not only reduces risk but also builds confidence across the team through clear, observable progress.—
Kunal Abichandani,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Sugar Mill Tucked into the mountainside that starts just meters from the sand, Half Moon's famed Sugar Mill is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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The famed Michelin Red Guide is coming to Philadelphia, and inspectors are already scouting local restaurants to award the famed Michelin star.—
Tulasi Srinivas,
The Conversation,
3 June 2025
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Wolff did admit that seeing the positives were difficult, aside from the apparent step in tire management.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The man dropped to the ground and was arrested without any apparent resistance in the video that Osante filmed.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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This year, fourteen of the world's best flamenco companies will perform on stages throughout Albuquerque for what is called the most celebrated flamenco festival outside of Spain.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Pacino’s The Ritual — which opened in theaters on Friday — has critics not raving, but ripping the celebrated actor’s exorcism film.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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