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
The human cost of ICE’s strategy is increasingly visible.
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Dhruv Mehrotra, Wired News, 25 June 2025
In all versions, the same person in a red coat and beanie appears, and a 63rd Street sign is visible—confirming the location.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The stunning natural phenomenon, formally known as aurora borealis, is expected to be visible over some northern-tier and upper Midwest states, according to the NOAA.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Repeat the process again if the stain is still visible.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Dhruv Mehrotra, Wired News, 25 June 2025
In all versions, the same person in a red coat and beanie appears, and a 63rd Street sign is visible—confirming the location.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The stunning natural phenomenon, formally known as aurora borealis, is expected to be visible over some northern-tier and upper Midwest states, according to the NOAA.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Repeat the process again if the stain is still visible.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
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Similar parents commenting on Diwa's post said the switch made a noticeable difference in their own homes, with several sharing anecdotes of improved moods and calmer transitions to offscreen activities.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Whereas androgenetic alopecia is characterized by the shrinking of hair follicles, which leads to thin, barely noticeable hair, the key indicators of CCCA are inflammation and damage to the follicles.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
24 June 2025
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The American’s most famous painting Madame X (circa 1884) caused a scandal at the time for depicting socialite Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau with a dress strap hanging down off her shoulder.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
23 June 2025
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How quantum histories interfere One of the most famous demonstrations of the mysterious nature of quantum mechanics is called the double-slit experiment.—
Matt von Hippel,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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In a more recent industry-paradigm shift, firms are prioritizing the ecological consequences of their work, the history of a place, and the visual effect that renovating a structure will have on an area.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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Ember, a clean-energy think tank, put together this great visual interactive showing how this happens.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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The recent endorsement of Sliwa by prominent Jewish leader Dov Hikind has only solidified their certainty that the Orthodox voting bloc will put him over the top.—
Ken Frydman,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Julie Mehretu, one of the most prominent contemporary artists in the world.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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But how can trees help indicate this increase in carbon dioxide in an easily observable manner?—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
6 June 2025
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Collectively, these changes affected virtually every major institution that shaped Americans’ daily lives—especially institutions that had offered, for generations, ways of understanding and navigating observable differences between human societies, cultures, and bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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In November, the famed French hospitality group that operates luxury trains throughout Europe, will launch a new itinerary to coincide with Italy’s truffle season.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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That declaration is something Winans has focused on essentially all of his life as a member of gospel’s famed Winans family.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
27 June 2025
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Other Demographic Differences Women’s second fall persistence rate (79.3%) exceeded that of men (76.3%), continuing a trend that’s been apparent for several years.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Birdsong’s apparent beanball came in the exact time and place that the unwritten rules prescribe: two outs, bases empty, first pitch.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Those games were both received very well, and are among the most celebrated of indie puzzle games of all time.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Home bartenders can test recipes for lychee and peach jasmine tea spritzes that Forbes contributor Emily Cappiello sourced straight from some of the world's most celebrated waterfront hotels.—
Sarah Perez,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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