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Recent Examples of visibly
Meanwhile, parts of stadiums in places like Guadalajara have had visibly empty seats.
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
Into that volatility, the machines trade on — faster than any human, and for now, less visibly than any regulator would like.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
This foundation stick blends buildable coverage with hours of hydration, thanks to hyaluronic acid that plumps skin from within and visibly softens the look of fine lines both immediately and over time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Poor sleep impairs barrier function and slows the overnight repair window, and chronic sleep restriction visibly accelerates aging.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
In 2017, Prince George appeared visibly bored during the festivities, resting his hand on his face while on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Freeman visibly cried as the victim’s father, along with the slain youth’s longtime girlfriend and younger brother, gave statements, too, the mother said.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Nimmo, who was teammates with Lugo with the Mets, was visibly shaken up while running to first base.
—Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Taylor Swift can't shake off the lasting impact her family had on her talent at a young age, as the pop icon became visibly emotional on stage Thursday night upon accepting an award that, in the process, also set a music industry record.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
ABC News, 15 June 2026
Into that volatility, the machines trade on — faster than any human, and for now, less visibly than any regulator would like.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
This foundation stick blends buildable coverage with hours of hydration, thanks to hyaluronic acid that plumps skin from within and visibly softens the look of fine lines both immediately and over time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Poor sleep impairs barrier function and slows the overnight repair window, and chronic sleep restriction visibly accelerates aging.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
In 2017, Prince George appeared visibly bored during the festivities, resting his hand on his face while on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Freeman visibly cried as the victim’s father, along with the slain youth’s longtime girlfriend and younger brother, gave statements, too, the mother said.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Nimmo, who was teammates with Lugo with the Mets, was visibly shaken up while running to first base.
—Zach Dean, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Taylor Swift can't shake off the lasting impact her family had on her talent at a young age, as the pop icon became visibly emotional on stage Thursday night upon accepting an award that, in the process, also set a music industry record.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibly
Adverb
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Finally, owning a shelf of movies, TV shows and music can outwardly signal your identity and interests in a way that’s impossible with digital media.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Though outwardly still the same elegant, uncomplicated maison by the sea, things had actually changed beyond recognition.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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There was, apparently, a sitar soundtrack.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Especially from a woman who’s apparently about to launch a crackah empire!—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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The last two sales seasons at the auction houses have seemingly driven home this desire for trophy works—A-plus material.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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The Rabbit Hole is more playful, with its games room, pool table, ping pong and private bar, seemingly designed for long nights and bad decisions.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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More importantly, Suzuka marked both the end and beginning of a chapter for the young team, which evidently had a lot of work to do before heading to the United States.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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But in this literary theatre geek’s opinion—and, evidently, the voting public’s—there’s always room for more crossover acts.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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When unable to hire full-time staff to provide vital services, the district has been forced to seek support externally, the office recently said.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
5 Dec. 2025
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When the fire broke out, these materials acted as fuel and helped connect the blocks externally.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The Mexican beer cocktail, michelada, is a savory drink supposedly born from Club Deportivo Potosino in San Luis Potosí in the 1970s.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
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The message on Iranian television is that a ‘strong and proud’ Islamic Republic has forced Washington to recognize its control over the Strait of Hormuz and to ease military pressure, while Tehran supposedly gives up very little in return.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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Even after that, once the Strait of Hormuz is open, ostensibly, the oil sanctions are going to be lifted on Iran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Trump’s action rolls back protections put in place by Presidents Bush, Obama and Biden which placed some of the same waters under the National Marine Sanctuary Act, ostensibly to protect fish stocks for future generations of fishermen.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Sudden cuts tend to backfire, leaving you with the very symptoms fatigue, headaches, irritability that probably sent you reaching for caffeine in the first place.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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That’s probably the biggest takeaway from Thursday’s interaction.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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“Visibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibly. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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