visibility
noun
vis·i·bil·i·ty
ˌvi-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural visibilities
1
: the quality or state of being visible
2
a
: the degree of clearness (as of the atmosphere or ocean)
specifically
: the greatest distance through the atmosphere toward the horizon at which prominent objects can be identified with the naked eye
b
: capability of being readily noticed
c
: capability of affording an unobstructed view
3
: a measure of the ability of radiant energy to evoke visual sensation
Examples of visibility in a Sentence
The extra publicity helped to increase the company's visibility.
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Still, their visibility depends on several factors, including intensity and location.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Together, Cannes and Annecy now function as a reinforcing pipeline for producers like Raynal, where festival prestige leads to larger co-productions, broader financing opportunities, and greater international visibility — all feeding back into further festival success.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 18 May 2026
This also helps drivers who have smaller infotainment screens because the navigation app's display can take up more space, increasing visibility of the map as active trips progress.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Cannes Film Festival president Iris Knobloch used her speech to argue that the next phase of gender equity in film must move beyond visibility toward real access to power, financing and decision-making positions.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Together, Cannes and Annecy now function as a reinforcing pipeline for producers like Raynal, where festival prestige leads to larger co-productions, broader financing opportunities, and greater international visibility — all feeding back into further festival success.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 18 May 2026
This also helps drivers who have smaller infotainment screens because the navigation app's display can take up more space, increasing visibility of the map as active trips progress.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Cannes Film Festival president Iris Knobloch used her speech to argue that the next phase of gender equity in film must move beyond visibility toward real access to power, financing and decision-making positions.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for visibility
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/visibility. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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visibility
noun
vis·i·bil·i·ty
ˌviz-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
1
: the quality or state of being visible
2
: the degree of clearness of the atmosphere
Medical Definition
visibility
noun
vis·i·bil·i·ty
ˌviz-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural visibilities
1
: the quality or state of being visible
2
: a measure of the ability of radiant energy to evoke visual sensation
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