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 Chopper 3 was over the scene, where a large law enforcement response was visible near a McDonald's. — Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 An assistant often uses large metal retractors to lift the skin around the incision to keep the area exposed and visible. — Anusha Subramanian, Vox, 10 Nov. 2026 Women cinematographers are much more visible in the industry now, including among Oscar winners. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026 This means more than a third of the content is not visible to AI. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visible

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Adjective

And because freight-yard check-ins account for only a small part of overall transportation costs, any savings would need to add up across many facilities to have a noticeable impact on what families pay.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Likewise, his other son, Patryk, and his undisclosed job occupy a peripheral, barely noticeable place.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

What to do nearby The reason many people come to this area—situated about 16 miles outside of Zion National Park—is to explore the slot canyons, waterfalls, and viewpoints in one of the US's most famous national parks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
The 2027 event combines over six minutes of totality with some of the very best weather prospects possible, while 2028 offers over five minutes of totality above some of the world's most famous wildernesses and cityscapes.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of famous

Adjective

Each simulation produces data on robot trajectories, contact states, and visual feedback.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
Local 600 represents more than 9,000 directors of photography, visual effects supervisors, camera operators, camera assistants, loaders, utilities, still photographers, digital imaging technicians, video controllers and publicists.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of visual

Adjective

But the churn rate for teachers isn’t necessarily an issue, according to Robert Pondiscio, a senior fellow at the prominent conservative-leaning think tank American Enterprise Institute, who wrote a book on the school.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going up.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

However, after the first month of treatment, there was an observable difference in how frequently the PMDD patients reported anxiety symptoms.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Sar2901 has since faded from view but should be observable again around mid-to-late November, according to the Minor Planet Center.

— Andrew Jones, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of observable

Adjective

While the famed Jericoacoara next door is known for its lively nightlife and parties, Preá’s new crop of high-end boutique hotels and villas offers a more exclusive take on barefoot luxury.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Piet Oudolf, architect of Chicago’s famed Lurie Gardens, describes Jensen’s ecological focus as ahead of its time.

— Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of famed

Adjective

One of the significant developments from Thursday's meeting was the apparent progress toward securing European participation in future negotiations with Russia and Ukraine.

— Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
Despite the apparent lack of progress, opponents have continued to organize demonstrations against the proposal.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of apparent

Adjective

That’s about one-eighth the annual budget of its counterpart in the United Kingdom, which is far less celebrated for its frontier technologies.

— Garance Burke, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
The league was wise to send two of its most celebrated emissaries this time around.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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