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 evidence of that shift is now visible across the corporate landscape.
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Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Because the object showed no visible propulsion system and appeared to alter its shape during movement, Zhang argued that the possibility of such extreme acceleration, while extraordinary, could not be entirely dismissed.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
The resort’s nearest neighbor, on a separate island and not visible from the bay, is Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, one of only nine worldwide and the first in the Middle East.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
During the 2025 wildfires in the Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Guttenberg was one of the most visible and vocal celebrities providing support, guidance, and, when the situation called for it, hands-on assistance.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
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Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Because the object showed no visible propulsion system and appeared to alter its shape during movement, Zhang argued that the possibility of such extreme acceleration, while extraordinary, could not be entirely dismissed.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
The resort’s nearest neighbor, on a separate island and not visible from the bay, is Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, one of only nine worldwide and the first in the Middle East.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
During the 2025 wildfires in the Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Guttenberg was one of the most visible and vocal celebrities providing support, guidance, and, when the situation called for it, hands-on assistance.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
Adjective
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This is particularly noticeable in the ballroom area, which hosts weekly wedding events, as well as other social and business functions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But let’s get back to that extraordinary customizable dashboard, one of the most noticeable features.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Another woman asked Graciela about her famous picture of the lady of the iguanas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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On Tuesday, Laura Dern and actress Marissa Long were spotted on the famous Palais steps, with Dern turning heads in a long strapless black gown with pink feathers.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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In his gorgeous and arresting debut, Nick Martino hurtles through a variety of forms—from sonnets to visual poems to works of visual art—to vividly portray and reflect on a teenager’s world during and after the speaker’s parents’ divorce and his father’s incarceration.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Parsons spoke to IndieWire in detail about his debut film‘s shot construction, visual effects, sound design, and narrative world-building.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Now part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, this is one of the city’s most prominent addresses for creative types and travelers who know where to find the best service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The original sign for Joe Marty’s, named for a prominent local baseball player once thought to be a better prospect than Joe DiMaggio, wasn’t part of the listing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Malware was reused, observable and slow to evolve.—
Ken Ammon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Inside, the museum boasts a planetarium, giant-screen theater, exhibition zones, and landscaped outdoor teaching plots organized around regional species and observable plant phenomena.—
Bridget Borgobello
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The photos showed her at an event celebrating famed soccer player, Lionel Messi, eating out with Ramirez and a bikini shot.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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As the earliest fans trickled into the track, the Bay Area’s famed fog layer hung over the hills surrounding the track.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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His death was the first apparent suicide in a San Diego County jail since 2023.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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This news signals another apparent blow to any hopes Pitt, 62, has of reconnecting with any, or most, of his children.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Playwright Nelson Rodrigues, one of Brazil’s most celebrated cultural figures, was even more lyrical.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Koch is the founder of Oxbow Carbon LLC and a celebrated figure in the worlds of fine wine, art and competitive sailing, most notably winning the America’s Cup in 1992.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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