VISIBLY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

visibly

adverb

Definition of visibly

as in outwardly

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Recent Examples of visibly But Khamenei has remained hidden from public view, neither addressing the nation directly nor visibly asserting his authority, even as officials negotiate or govern in his name. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 The man then approaches the stage, leaving Barrymore and Rapp visibly confused. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026 After spending the offseason dedicating himself to succeeding in the weight room, a visibly stronger Richard was an impassable brick wall against the summer league guards. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 After a brief period of expansion in the US through deals with T-Mobile and Verizon, OnePlus began visibly shifting its focus to India after the pandemic. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 Cassidy grew visibly frustrated during this exchange, arguing the nominee was undermining trust in the CDC, the hepatitis B vaccine, and mRNA research. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 15 July 2026 During my first dinner, I was visibly disappointed when my favorite starter, the burrata, was unavailable. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Red flag, a groomer who won’t show you the van, or a van that’s visibly dirty or cluttered. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 Norway coach Stale Solbakken was visibly annoyed with referee Clement Turpin at half-time. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibly

Adverb

Many people may feel hesitant to be themselves, while outwardly searching for a deeper connection.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026
The survival horror film centers on a young couple on the run from cartel hitmen through the Sonoran Desert who take shelter with an outwardly kind older couple – who turn out to be predators of their own.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026

Definition of outwardly

Adverb

Beneath red tinsel and in the dim glow of club lighting, six young couples kiss, each seemingly wrapped up in their own little worlds.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The Seminoles seemingly didn’t have the funding to be aggressive in the transfer portal and signed Daniels to fill the void at quarterback.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of seemingly

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But the organization evidently believes the veteran left-hander still provides valuable pitching depth as injuries continue to mount throughout the season.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Prime parking spots in New York City are evidently worth fighting a stranger on a sidewalk for.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of evidently

Adverb

Decline is often self-inflicted, not externally imposed, and unfolds in five stages — each detectable and each reversible if leaders recognize and confront reality early.

— Clifford Hudson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
This is a year of building solid foundations and structures, both internally and externally.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 July 2026

Definition of externally

Adverb

The United Auto Workers recently criticized General Motors for installing about 50 new robot arms at the automaker’s flagship electric vehicle factory in Detroit after laying off more than 1,300 workers as a supposedly temporary measure.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
The one god who periodically turns up, Zendaya’s Athena – supposedly Ulysses’ divine protector against the wrath of Zeus and Poseidon and all the rest – has surprisingly little to do in this version.

— Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2026

Definition of supposedly

Adverb

Still, Bethany says that at times the system has gone awry, particularly because in addition to allowance, her two oldest children also have access to her credit card, ostensibly for emergencies.

— Erika Janes, Curbed, 17 July 2026
That included a Valentine’s Day trip to a hotel, a ride to Stockton — ostensibly to inspect a horse — or riding deep into the Oakland Hills together.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of ostensibly

Adverb

The previous disruptions to shipping between 2023 and 2025 probably cost some $20 billion a year, according to industry estimates.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
The biggest hope was probably SpaceXAI, trumpeting the promise of generative artificial intelligence.

— Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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