1
as in noticeable
capable of being seen
the visible light spectrum runs from red to violet
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as in famous
widely known
although he had been kicking around Hollywood for years, he only became a highly visible actor after his starring role in that year's biggest movie
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Recent Examples of visible
The events will be visible from the Northern Hemisphere by both telescope and the naked eye, according to astronomers.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
Other signs of losing collagen include the skin appearing thinner, the area around the eyes appearing more hollow, changes in the face shape such as narrow temples, more visible cellulite, brittle nails and hair, and even joint pain and muscle weakness.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
While Trump remains supportive of Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency initiative, both men have agreed that the billionaire will soon transition into a less visible role.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a deep partial solar eclipse will be visible across the Northern Hemisphere.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
Other signs of losing collagen include the skin appearing thinner, the area around the eyes appearing more hollow, changes in the face shape such as narrow temples, more visible cellulite, brittle nails and hair, and even joint pain and muscle weakness.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
While Trump remains supportive of Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency initiative, both men have agreed that the billionaire will soon transition into a less visible role.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a deep partial solar eclipse will be visible across the Northern Hemisphere.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
Adjective
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Some of them, like the new experimental version of 2.5 Pro, are beginning to show noticeable vibe improvements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Rare ‘Big 12’ Victories Aside from Vasco da Gama, the only side from Rio or São Paulo to win on opening day, only two more teams from Brazil’s famous big 12 registered three points.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Michael Bublé is one famous Canadian who is not happy about President Donald Trump taking aim at Canada — by waging a tariffs war and talking of turning America’s northern neighboring country into the 51st state.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Test out various methods to influence your auditory and visual environment.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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And with podcasts quickly becoming the next frontier of visual media, each woman also brings a unique personal glam that aids the narrative.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even the normally undemonstrative Sarabia was prominent in the post-match as fans and players celebrated a job almost completed.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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John Schwartz has emerged as a prominent voice behind a broader campaign of coordinated economic protests.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Fermi Paradox, which posits that the absence of observable extraterrestrial civilizations is paradoxical given the vastness and age of the universe and the potential for other intelligent life, exemplifies this tendency to overlook the possibility of contact.—
David Chauvet,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Mar. 2025
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Blame shifts elsewhere, explanations contradict observable reality, and mistakes become someone else’s problem.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The luxury footwear brand has partnered with one of the jewels in Rocco Forte Hotels’ crown, the famed Hotel de Russie in Rome, to develop the first Aquazzura Bar.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The latest New York news Image Online rage invades a famed retreat: The Chautauqua Institution, a 151-year-old intellectual center in upstate New York, has been rocked by online accusations of antisemitism and liberal bias, as well as dismay over cuts to its opera budget.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, the union met with Carr on Monday in apparent hopes that Carr, who has promised tight scrutiny of the merger, uses his muscle to achieve measures that protect workers.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Witkoff’s apparent favorability toward negotiations was cited by regional sources speaking to an Israeli newspaper as one reason Khamenei softened up and wrote back to Trump.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2025
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On Monday, April 7, Washington, 70, and Goldberg, 69, appeared at an event at the James Earl Jones Theatre — formerly known as the Cort Theatre — in Manhattan to pay tribute to Jones, the celebrated stage and screen actor who died at 93 in September 2024.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Set on a rhodium lapel pin, this piece merges industrial shine with organic form, a subtle nod to the celebrated flower of the Kentucky Derby.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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