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Recent Examples of visibly
Bill Clinton, with a calmer demeanor and visibly shaking hands, denied having any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was visibly outraged after learning that photos from her deposition had been leaked on social media.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
The pipeline workers, visibly agitated by our taunts, occasionally yelled back.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Bruton's hair visibly stood on end during testing – a fun visual, but less fun when the bike cuts out mid-run.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 01, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
Norman Powell has visibly slowed a step this season and has been turning the ball over at an alarming rate and will be on the downslide.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
In Dubai, smoke was visibly rising from the world's busiest international airport and its major port, while debris caused when air defense systems collided with Iranian drones caused several injuries in a residential area.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Mar. 2026
Majid Saeedi / Getty ImagesMany were visibly emotional and unable to contain their sadness.
—Max Butterworth, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
The 75-year-old Madigan, who had never before been nominated by the guild, was visibly surprised.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was visibly outraged after learning that photos from her deposition had been leaked on social media.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
The pipeline workers, visibly agitated by our taunts, occasionally yelled back.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Bruton's hair visibly stood on end during testing – a fun visual, but less fun when the bike cuts out mid-run.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 01, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
Norman Powell has visibly slowed a step this season and has been turning the ball over at an alarming rate and will be on the downslide.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
In Dubai, smoke was visibly rising from the world's busiest international airport and its major port, while debris caused when air defense systems collided with Iranian drones caused several injuries in a residential area.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Mar. 2026
Majid Saeedi / Getty ImagesMany were visibly emotional and unable to contain their sadness.
—Max Butterworth, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
The 75-year-old Madigan, who had never before been nominated by the guild, was visibly surprised.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibly
Adverb
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The Housewives were outwardly angry with Angel for not providing suitable arrangements for their trip.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Mar. 2026
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They are accomplished, driven, and outwardly functional.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But war with Iran has accelerated those normal increases, and the impact on prices at pump will be readily apparently in just a matter of days.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Danzi is apparently obsessed with polo and Prince Harry invites him to matches.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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What was a surprise was the seemingly indiscriminate barrages on civilian targets in the Gulf.—
Tareq Alotaiba,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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His earliest records were stark, spare and sad, seemingly solo even when augmented by another voice, string player, or percussionist.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Iran arrives knowing that the United States has positioned dozens of warships and military aircraft in the region, evidently ready to strike.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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The country that constructed this majestic temple to the arts was evidently a land of reason, progress, ideals, and faith in the future.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Perez has the words etched on his glove, a daily reminder of the high expectations that have been set — both internally and externally.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Excess moisture collects in a reservoir or drains externally, lowering the humidity and temperature inside.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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There’s a silk diaphragm with metal ceramic that supposedly results in faster transient response — the driver’s ability to respond to sudden sound quickly and accurately — with better balanced sound reproduction.—
John Higgins,
The Verge,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sue used some of Don’s money, supposedly given to her, to purchase a mansion in another state in her name.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Many of Silverblatt’s best moments come not in conversation but in his soliloquies delivered to the author who is ostensibly being interviewed.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Ducks’ fourth line toiled low in the zone, and after the Jets hustled to avert the threat there, Trouba’s ostensibly harmless fling from the far corner found the net, appearing to hit Winnipeg defenseman Ville Heinola’s stick first.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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African wildcats didn’t evolve around water and probably would be just as wary of a bathtub as our domestic kitties.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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But Pon thinks states will probably tax contributions from employers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Visibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibly. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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