APPARENTNESS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

apparentness

noun

as in observability

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Noun

If implementation falls from two weeks to three days but validation still takes 10, the next dollar of improvement probably belongs in test automation, observability or system documentation, not more code generation.

— Luis Aburto, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
That function matters for an aircraft built around low observability.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of observability

Noun

Already postponed 24 hours, the invasion proceeded in the face of rough seas, strong winds, and low visibility in order to seize a small window in time of enormous consequence.

— Marc E. Andersen, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
That means building trust before a crisis happens through leadership visibility, customer stories, media relationships and consistent messaging.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of visibility

Noun

The emphasis is less on shine and more on natural texture, striking a balance between softness and luminosity.

— Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Call it transcendental, the character’s deepening sense of luminosity, the way his empathy heightens as his consciousness expands.

— David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of luminosity

Noun

There were 96 House seats that fit the modern definition of a swing seat in 1964, according to one count from the 1970s, when the shrinking number of such districts was first noted.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Nevertheless, the statute expressly includes energy production and construction in its definition of national defense.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of definition

Noun

Though the Star of Bethlehem has sunk, yet its sacred effulgence beams forth periodically, again and again, and a universe is filled with joy in honor of the Great Redeemer.

— Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
One part shimmery smoky eye, one part unexpected pressing of pigment, Lopez's eyeshadow plotted with her luminous skin and swipe of pale pink lipgloss to exude effulgence.

— Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2018

Definition of effulgence

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