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
And as one of the most visible stages in music, there have been plenty of all-timer performances worth a rewatch, even decades later.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Instead, the plant expert advises only repotting when roots circling the pot become visible and/or when growth slows.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
The consequences are already visible, particularly in the context of international justice.
—Philippe Bolopion, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
While not expected to brighten to anything approaching naked-eye status, Comet 2024 E1 (Wierzchos) should still be visible to anyone in the northern hemisphere with a telescope and access to dark skies.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Instead, the plant expert advises only repotting when roots circling the pot become visible and/or when growth slows.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
The consequences are already visible, particularly in the context of international justice.
—Philippe Bolopion, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
While not expected to brighten to anything approaching naked-eye status, Comet 2024 E1 (Wierzchos) should still be visible to anyone in the northern hemisphere with a telescope and access to dark skies.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
Adjective
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The rich brown shade imparts barely-noticeable color that subtly brightens my gaze, while lifting and separating each lash with just a few swipes.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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That’s why her recent absence has been so noticeable.—
Barry Svrluga,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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The silk mousseline garments floated almost like ghosts or memories of Chanel designs past, including the famous skirt suit with its matching cardigan and Karl Lagerfeld modernisms like jeans with a tweed jacket, plus the iconic flap bag.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pair it with a bun maska—a Parsi soft bun filled with butter and cream—or the famous Mumbai street sandwich, filled with chutney, vegetables, cheese and spices.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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These primarily serve a practical function, providing springy cushioning—but at the same time, the pillars are also a visual design element, giving the shoes a kind of elegant wedge heel without sacrificing their sporty aesthetic.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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The California Highway Patrol was preparing to take over the pursuit but lost visual contact with the fleeing vehicle, Zapata said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Healthcare Failures That Put Lives at Risk Healthcare has emerged as an increasingly prominent concern in recent reports.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Medical imaging, including radiology — X-rays, mammograms, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound — is a prominent area for AI diagnostic tools.—
Peter Shen,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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Most of the galaxies in the Universe are small and faint; most of the stars in the Universe emit primarily red or even infrared light; most of the galaxies in the Universe are rich in dust; most of the Universe that’s observable to us are located at significant cosmic distances.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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Central among them is whether agents reasonably perceived an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm at the precise moment lethal force was used—a determination that depends on observable facts, not generalized fear.—
Diane Goldstein,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the ad, Jordan makes a guest appearance as the late Little Richard, who plays a genie, works to grant the wish of famed director Spike Lee.—
Meghan L. Hall,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Despite the show being about London’s high society, the production team used the row of terrace houses composing the famed Royal Crescent to depict the exterior of the Featherington household.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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But the security pitfalls are equally apparent.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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One month later, Epstein died in an apparent suicide while awaiting trial at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Coke left the Super Bowl ad roster in 2019 after a celebrated 11-year run, then made a brief return in 2020.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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The celebrated modern metal act is up for their third consecutive nomination in the same category.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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