VISIBLE Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

visible

adjective

ˈvi-zə-bəl

Definition of visible

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 The scars of 9/11 were still visible on the landscape, but the people of that community were defiantly rebuilding their lives. — Susan Watts, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 There’s also a much more intense relationship to the state of the world and the violence of the world that’s really visible in them. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 These observations can help explain what the hard analytics are showing and add meaning that may not be visible in the numbers alone. — Pierce Kafka, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The pilot was conscious and able to stand but had visible cuts, police said. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visible

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Adjective

If Taron Johnson and the secondary hold up against complex passing schemes, the unit should take a noticeable leap in efficiency.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Separate data from Indeed’s Job Postings Index also shows a seasonal ramp-up that is noticeable around Labor Day and the weeks that follow.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

Eggs are famous for being fragile, cracking open at the slightest nudge against a countertop.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Eddie Hall, probably the UK’s most famous strongman, won the World’s Strongest Man title in 2017 and was the first to deadlift 500kg.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of famous

Adjective

But while the visual language of prestige TV — handheld realism, long silences, and anxious scores — is still alive, the scale of stories has collapsed.

— Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Each of the four choreographers on the bill have created new choreography by drawing inspiration from visual art.

— Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of visual

Adjective

Lévêque was once a prominent figure of the French and European art scene, known for his neon sculptures, which have been exhibited in major global institutions, including the Louvre and the Elysée Palace—the residence of French presidents.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
In order to create the experience, the outlet will focus on the famous Red and Blue kitchens, show experiences, and a prominent bar that begs you to join us for a drink.

— Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Through these decisions, brand voice becomes an observable part of brand behavior rather than an aspiration contained in a marketing document.

— Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Avery proved that figurative artists, in trying to represent the observable world, can be as free in their choices as any abstract painter.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of observable

Adjective

The designer brought together an A-list crowd for his spectacle of a New York Fashion Week show at the famed Plaza Hotel in Midtown Manhattan Thursday afternoon.

— Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
The hub, which opened in 2025, is housed in a 1940s home formerly owned by the famed Toso glassmaking family.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of famed

Adjective

His managerial shortcomings have been apparent at times, and his expiring contract made everything seemingly less complicated.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Eco effort The Rosewood group has a green initiative that includes energy conservation, prioritizing sustainability, and embracing a sense of place, but specifics about the Vienna hotel weren’t apparent.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of apparent

Adjective

Big names holding the pen Some celebrated playwrights are theater categories unto themselves.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Rising from an impoverished background to become a celebrated stage star in Romania, the actress and directing debutante has defied all odds to reach the starry heights of the Lido.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

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