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
During colonoscopy, 43% of all participants had a visible hemorrhoid.
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Simon Spichak, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Even now, as schools try to restore standards, the cracks remain visible.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
If China is able to take Taiwan by force, the strategy would fail its most visible test.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
For those who may be feeling left out, the next total lunar eclipse is set to take place on March 3 and will be visible in parts of North and South America, Petro said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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Simon Spichak, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Even now, as schools try to restore standards, the cracks remain visible.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
If China is able to take Taiwan by force, the strategy would fail its most visible test.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
For those who may be feeling left out, the next total lunar eclipse is set to take place on March 3 and will be visible in parts of North and South America, Petro said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
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Why Local Marketing Is Gaining Ground Again In recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift in how small and midsized businesses (SMBs) approach marketing.—
Ashot Barseghyan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Particularly noticeable is Cavagnari’s eye for mixing midcentury modern furnishings, vintage lighting from Morocco, and older pieces that carry a story with them, such as a portable writing desk and a chair that folds into its own leather steamer trunk.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Eufy Marswalker and RoboVac Omni S2 This is the famous stair climber.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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Beethoven's Ninth, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Some classical music organizations would save Beethoven's famous symphony for the final program of the season to end with a big splash.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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When consumed, the body breaks down the compound into psilocin, an alkaloid that can cause startling visual hallucinations and psychological effects, often including intense introspection.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
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Invest in natural language query tools with visual explanations (graph traversal, source citations).—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both determine all observable predictions and are necessary to solve the cosmological horizon and flatness problems.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The biological roots of team performance shows how small, observable signals shape trust and collaboration in high-performing teams.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Oscar Isaac stars as Victor Frankenstein, the famed scientist of classical literature who brings a creature (Jacob Elordi) to life through a monstrous experiment.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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In preparation for the role, Marbeck researched Godard’s work prior to Breathless — from short films to his film criticism for the famed French movie magazine Cahiers du Cinema.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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The second series investigates deaths involving apparent falls from heights — examining whether victims were pushed from locations like balconies, cliffs and bridges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The consequences of the current fracturing may not be apparent right away.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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As for the appearance of a celebrated Beatle, that moment also had roots in the past.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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