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Recent Examples of visibly
Carson later recalled walking into the kitchen the next morning to see his father visibly shaken at the dining room table.
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Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Host Jimmy Fallon visibly cringed in response.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
She’s visibly relieved to learn that the potential young father plays the saxophone.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
In fact, for both Baby Cobra and Hard Knock Wife, Wong was visibly pregnant.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo has been known to get visibly angry with his players over his years in East Lansing, but what happened Monday night against USC was different.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Kolesar, who was visibly upset, skated over and said something to Fleury as trainers wheeled the stretcher off the ice.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The woman was frantic, barefoot, visibly injured and was pleading with the officer for help, police said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The remains of these great wonders are still visibly embedded in the rocks, while petroglyphs showcase the area's first human populations.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Host Jimmy Fallon visibly cringed in response.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
She’s visibly relieved to learn that the potential young father plays the saxophone.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
In fact, for both Baby Cobra and Hard Knock Wife, Wong was visibly pregnant.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo has been known to get visibly angry with his players over his years in East Lansing, but what happened Monday night against USC was different.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Kolesar, who was visibly upset, skated over and said something to Fleury as trainers wheeled the stretcher off the ice.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The woman was frantic, barefoot, visibly injured and was pleading with the officer for help, police said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The remains of these great wonders are still visibly embedded in the rocks, while petroglyphs showcase the area's first human populations.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibly
Adverb
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Meanwhile, many Capitol Hill Republicans have outwardly supported the president and praised the ousting of Maduro.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Jan. 2026
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And several of them — like the diner on Milwaukee Avenue — had outwardly appeared to be prospering, only to suddenly shut down.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Former assemblywoman Autumn Burke was also apparently considering a run for lieutenant governor this year.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Reuters reported that the claim about al-Shabab apparently made its way to Trump via several Republican lawmakers.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Good briefly put the vehicle in reverse, then shifted into drive and hit the gas, with the wheels seemingly turned to the right instead of directly ahead toward Ross.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In the 12 and a half years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired and the two since Sir Jim Ratcliffe assumed control of the club’s football operations, United have evidently not become a better football club.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Her purchase evidently did not yield snake oil.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This is a good year to work and build structures both externally and internally.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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Even with Snelling’s leadership strength, and no political interference, implementation of the new policy will be a challenge internally and externally.—
John Schmidt,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The most famous, perhaps, was of lung cancer patient David Prueitt, who swallowed a supposedly lethal dose of medication and awoke three days later.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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But as Robby is (supposedly) on his way out, some fresh faces are navigating their very first day in the fray of the Pitt.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But for now, the people holding the guns and ostensibly running the country are not her supporters, but Nicolás Maduro's.—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Patience is ostensibly a requirement for 21st century Dolphins fans, and more again will be needed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The prioritization for that new safety should probably be in coverage skills, because Moehrig and Ransom are known more for their run-stopping and tackling prowesses.—
Mike Kaye
January 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Some of these trends have come back around for today’s teens, while others, like Blockbuster, are probably going to remain trapped in the past for good.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Visibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibly. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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