1
as in noticeable
capable of being seen
the visible light spectrum runs from red to violet
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2
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
All are visible in the series’ first image from production, featuring the new cast members huddled together for a selfie with Hartnett and Heaton.
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Hazy skies are visible across the Front Range today due to wildfires burning in the Southwest.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
The gas giant Jupiter will also be visible shining a little over 10 degrees to the lower left of Venus in the hours preceding dawn on Aug. 1, surrounded by the stars of the constellation Gemini, while Saturn will shine high above the southern horizon beneath Pisces.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 July 2025
Nearly 2,500 acres of forest in the bay were washed away, according to NOAA, and images published by NASA's Earth Observatory showed the impact of the tsunami was still visible in 2020.
—James Powel, USA Today, 31 July 2025
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Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Hazy skies are visible across the Front Range today due to wildfires burning in the Southwest.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
The gas giant Jupiter will also be visible shining a little over 10 degrees to the lower left of Venus in the hours preceding dawn on Aug. 1, surrounded by the stars of the constellation Gemini, while Saturn will shine high above the southern horizon beneath Pisces.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 July 2025
Nearly 2,500 acres of forest in the bay were washed away, according to NOAA, and images published by NASA's Earth Observatory showed the impact of the tsunami was still visible in 2020.
—James Powel, USA Today, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
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For later stages, incorporating regenerative in-office treatments can make a noticeable difference.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Ay Papi’s Whitethorn Rose Single Origin Live Rosin Infused Gummies are colorless and melt in the mouth with a noticeable musky cannabis flavor accompanied by sweet, tropical fruit notes.—
IRENE ADELINE MILANEZ,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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One hurdle Doggett thinks could get in the way of progress in Austin is its most famous billionaire, Elon Musk.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Of course, the video montage was capped off with DeJean's most famous play to date: A pick-six against Patrick Mahomes on the Super Bowl stage.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Stradivarius violins, renowned for their superior acoustics and visual beauty, have a certain mystique in the classical world.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Ripley hit the Riptide and scored a visual pinfall.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In March 2019, authorities arrested and charged more than 50 people, including coaches, test administrators, prominent CEOs, and the Hollywood stars.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Black was a prominent Florida defense attorney known for several high-profile clients, including Epstein and Kennedy Smith.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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AIOps monitors and responds to infrastructure patterns that, while complex, follow observable patterns.—
Shailesh Manjrekar,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The companies that get this right define values in terms of observable actions and standard operating procedures!—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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Pantera Xfinity Theatre, 61 Savitt Way, Hartford The famed metal band Pantera, who has been rocking since 1981, is at Xfinity Theatre on Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. $54.50-$792.40.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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Mark Ruffalo is in talks to reprise his famed Marvel role of Incredible Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, sources confirm.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, obstacles, chief among them the Kings’ apparent commitment to patience and prudence, abound.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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While the vehicle successfully reached the Earth's orbit, an apparent propellant leak caused a loss of altitude.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The celebrated animated paean to small-town Texas aired its final episode in 2009.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Even the celebrated success stories carry hidden costs, especially to society.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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