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 Milky Way galaxy will remain visible throughout the summer and even into early fall, but planning your skywatching around the darker moon phases as far from artificial light as possible is key.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
The photos, which as of Tuesday remained on her Instagram and X with no visible watermark, show her in white fur coat and slip dress, clutching a Chanel purse.
—Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
With her asymmetrical turquoise cutout dress, Rihanna proves that cut and color can be just as exciting as visible nipples or 10-foot long trains.
—Emma Mehl, Glamour, 20 May 2025
But for now, that was the only visible sign that the school in the Philadelphia suburbs had a new famous alumnus.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
The photos, which as of Tuesday remained on her Instagram and X with no visible watermark, show her in white fur coat and slip dress, clutching a Chanel purse.
—Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
With her asymmetrical turquoise cutout dress, Rihanna proves that cut and color can be just as exciting as visible nipples or 10-foot long trains.
—Emma Mehl, Glamour, 20 May 2025
But for now, that was the only visible sign that the school in the Philadelphia suburbs had a new famous alumnus.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
Adjective
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This gap is especially noticeable in close relationships, such as those with family and close friends, where shared understanding is critical to maintaining connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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But her impact was immediately noticeable, said La Jolla High Principal Chuck Podhorsky.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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But the famous DreamWorks ogre almost had a very different voice, with Myers' fellow Saturday Night Live alum Chris Farley originally attached.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
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Those movies also had a bevy of famous guest stars, including Debbie Reynolds, Jerry Orbach, Robert Guillaume, David Hasselhoff and Paul Anka.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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An anxiety-inducing sound design (by Damian Volpe) and score (by Johan Lenox), coupled with an appropriately icy visual palette built on grays and blue, help tell Polinger’s nail-biting story.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Not every feature or data point needs to be exposed in the user interface—doing so can lead to visual clutter and overwhelm the user.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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As one of silvaner’s most prominent and historic producers, Wirsching has spent much of her career introducing silvaner to the world.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The gym makes its most prominent return in the universe's seventh installment, the beginning of the Creed franchise.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Proponents argued that tariffs would shield American workers from the socially deleterious consequences of the industrial revolution that were already observable by the early 19th century in Europe, especially in Britain.—
Made by History,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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More objectively observable is the way those who navigate New York in their own acoustic bubble relate to the city itself.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yet by Holly Jackson A famed Y.A. author’s first foray into adult fiction centers on Jet Mason, the wayward daughter of a wealthy Vermont family.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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That same year, famed fabric maker Vitale Barberis Canonico zeroed in on VitoVi to launch its Heritage and New Talents program spotlighting womenswear and emerging designers.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps more than any other genre, the evolution of punk rock (both in Los Angeles and around the world) is never more apparent than in the age range of bands at music festivals.—
Josh Chesler,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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That license is currently set to expire on May 27, but sources indicate it may now be extended by 60 days — an apparent diplomatic concession aimed at easing tensions and fostering future cooperation.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Germany has had a taste, too, with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) recently acquiring its celebrated chemicals company Covestro for nearly €15 billion.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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His celebrated landscape series, such as The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō and One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, capture a lyrical relationship between people and place, expressed through subtle colour, elegant composition, and a deep sensitivity to the rhythms of nature and travel.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 26 May. 2025.
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