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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 video, narrated with dry sarcasm and visible exhaustion, quickly went viral.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
His quest has taken him to breathtaking creative heights with achievements visible both at home, where the Emeryville pianist and composer is the longest serving member of the SFJAZZ Collective, and abroad, via regular tours throughout Europe.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The first warning came during morning commutes and school drop-offs, with visible damage reported in Purcell.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Webb is designed to observe primarily infrared light, which is especially good at revealing dust, cool-to-warm gas, and star formation regions that can be hidden in visible-light images.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
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The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.—
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While Reconcept recommends sessions of at least 30 minutes, shorter experiences can still produce noticeable effects.—
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Earlier this year, the country singer shared a recipe for her mom’s famous cherry cookies just in time for Valentine’s Day.—
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Manette poked fun at his famous recliner For over 35 years, Curt has settled into the same teal Bradington Young recliner to eat, watch TV and work out football plays.—
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Displaying knickknacks on trays is one easy way to corral visual clutter, and sticking to a limited color palette throughout your home will make your other design choices look more intentional.—
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Polka dots bring visual interest without overwhelming a look, pairing easily with solid staples.—
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Art enthusiasts Hans Ottinot, a prominent Broward attorney, and Nelson Adams, a Miami obstetrician associated with Jackson Memorial, are central to the museum’s dream team.—
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This pair, complete with the prominent markings always featured on the classic style, has a memory foam insert and a rubber sole that’s especially good for slippery winter weather.—
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Bowie set his sights on the ends of the observable universe, and on places even darker.—
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As with snow blindness, the cause is, paradoxically, too much light—or rather too much focus on what its advocates think of as clearly observable trends.—
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And now, that famed sandwich’s integrity is being scrutinized.—
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The famed director and his wife formed a connection with Nanon Williams after watching a production of Lyrics From Lockdown — inspired by his story of incarceration — in Los Angeles in 2016, according to NBC News.—
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Two people suffered life-threatening injuries and a suspect has been arrested in connection with an apparent stabbing in San Francisco on Saturday evening, police said.—
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For many of the previous 120 days, Tara tells Thomas what is happening to her, and convinces him of her situation through her apparent clairvoyance.—
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An annual classic car show and the celebrated horse racing week in nearby Iffezheim completed the scene.—
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Rourke’s performance in the Darren Aronofsky film is widely regarded as one of the most dramatic and celebrated comebacks in modern film history.—
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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