VISIBLY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

visibly

adverb

Definition of visibly

as in outwardly

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Recent Examples of visibly Save full washes for underwear, socks, workout clothes and anything visibly soiled. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Crepe Control® Tightening Body Cream is a transforming treatment packed with peptides plus lifting and brightening agents to visibly tighten and even skin tone. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Toward the end of his time as leader and in the last two years as a rank and file senator, McConnell’s health has visibly declined. — Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 In the decades that have passed since those early, formative years, the village has not visibly changed much. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 Officials said Smothers appeared visibly nervous after both men were ordered out of the vehicle. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 Cruz was visibly moved by the response, becoming emotional as the applause continued and turning to Bardem to share a sweet moment. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 As the mid-eighties set in and Stevie readied her next solo album, Rock a Little, the singer was visibly unwell. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 Daily For a long time, Bluesign has been assessing production sites, checking chemical inputs, and setting criteria for how materials and products are made; now, Bluepass will visibly bring that backend verification closer to the point of sale. — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibly

Adverb

At once a world-class, supervillain-busting secret agent and a prototypically insecure adolescent, Kim Possible (Christy Carlson Romano) outwardly resembled a great number of female cartoon characters from the early aughts.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026
Nick is more extroverted, more kind of outwardly in your face, whereas Sam’s a little introverted.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of outwardly

Adverb

The difference between the two, is that Nikola seemingly has to be motivated to maximize his potential.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
But unlike the seemingly different ideas that Wilson is able to find absurd and poignant connections between in his documentaries, his other project while making the film is one that almost makes too much sense.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of seemingly

Adverb

With 53% of US 18-to-29s favorable towards socialism but only 45% favorable towards capitalism, Gen Z evidently feel let down by capitalism.

— Luba Kassova, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Mahomes finished 15 of 27 for 184 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception that was quite evidently the result of a miscommunication with Xavier Worthy.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of evidently

Adverb

Our team holds the company to a higher standard because our commitments are real, externally verified and impactful.

— Quentin Bordage, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Beyond what can be seen externally, which was intentionally kept to a minimum, the piece extends underneath the laces to enable greater lockdown.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of externally

Adverb

In a house that saw two grisly murders, and is supposedly haunted.

— Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Without anymore than that and taking into account several black eye losses for the conference, metrics the playoff committee supposedly uses like SOS and SOR will likely be dragged down.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of supposedly

Adverb

Rubin presses play on a song, ostensibly without warning Carter.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
News of Loy’s demise barely makes it to Lamb, ostensibly because the death is deemed an accident, but Diana’s motives for keeping it under wraps are worth questioning.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of ostensibly

Adverb

One fight that probably won’t have as much intrigue, but still should be fun, is between Gable Steveson and Sean Sharaf.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Why pet owners are building dog grooming routines The biggest driver behind the boom in luxury pet accessories probably is not beauty at all.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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