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as in observability
the degree to which someone or something can be seen
When cycling at night, it's a good idea to wear reflective clothing to enhance your visibility to drivers.
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as in prominence
the state of being publicly acknowledged or known
The company hoped that the advertising deal would give their brand greater visibility.
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Recent Examples of visibility
With its position on one of London’s most photographed streets, the shop offers high visibility, significant foot traffic, and room for further development below.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
The attack occurs during a blustery snowstorm that hampers visibility in the horde’s daytime assault, and most of the scenes required a VFX touch.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The mill is building traceability into its cotton as well with a project that will help brands (and eventually consumers) gain visibility into the origins of their cotton.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
The attack occurs during a blustery snowstorm that hampers visibility in the horde’s daytime assault, and most of the scenes required a VFX touch.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The mill is building traceability into its cotton as well with a project that will help brands (and eventually consumers) gain visibility into the origins of their cotton.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibility
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More: Trump calls alleged Shapiro mansion arsonist 'whack job' Shapiro has risen to prominence as an outspoken Democratic governor and supporter of Israel.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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This level of protection came to prominence when Apple added it to iPhones last year, reportedly frustrating law enforcement agencies which could not tap into phones retrieved from evidence lockers even with USB forensic toolkits.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness, which may interfere with viewing, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The lamp has a matte-gold finish, provides optimal brightness, and will look perfect on your work desk.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Market Data Forecast names Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and India as fast-rising players thanks to infrastructure investment, youth engagement, and a hunger for prestige events.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And not just anywhere: on Bond Street, a place that symbolizes prestige, heritage, artistry and fearless visionaries.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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That kind of across-the-board debut is impressive, but not exactly surprising for someone of Sheeran’s stature.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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In an 1899 anthropological study, William Ripley classified people using head shape, hair type, pigmentation and stature.—
John P. Jackson,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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The musical, which first debuted in 1975, follows the two women who use their criminal notoriety to find fame in the Vaudeville circuit.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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But Eldridge’s notoriety is mostly due to the fact that her soft, believable glam aesthetic transcends trends altogether.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hurley did not share any details on the pair's relationship status in the joint post.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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That hasn’t sapped the popularity of masters in business (which includes, but isn’t exclusively the MBA)—they’re far and away the most popular advanced degree, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The popularity of interactive dining experiences is also growing.—
Food Drink Life,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibility. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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