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
But Swift has also evolved to study a much broader range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma-ray light.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
According to Romine, high-quality liquid detergents are formulated to tackle both visible stains and the invisible body oils.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
The visible result is a dramatic transformation of the yellow liquid into a black, electrically conductive hydrogel.
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New Atlas,
3 July 2026
But one of the most immediate and visible consequences of 1898 was the diminution of the city’s Black population.
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Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
According to Romine, high-quality liquid detergents are formulated to tackle both visible stains and the invisible body oils.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
The visible result is a dramatic transformation of the yellow liquid into a black, electrically conductive hydrogel.
—
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
But one of the most immediate and visible consequences of 1898 was the diminution of the city’s Black population.
—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
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North America was the main surprise, while Africa also contributed a noticeable share of the increase from a much smaller base.
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Frustingly for Croatia, Matanović’s tiny touch was barely noticeable with the naked eye.
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
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Read more about the heat dome and tips on staying cool in this visual explainer.
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But doing a documentary about a writer – that presents a much more difficult visual challenge.
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One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.
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The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.
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The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.
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Those are only what’s observable, with many ships known to sail through with their transponders off to avoid digital detection.
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The billionaire pop titan and the NFL star, both 36, kicked off their wedding festivities Thursday afternoon with a rehearsal dinner at the famed sports arena.
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Fast forward to 1953 and the Delage was apparently involved in a fender-bender and dispatched to famed coachbuilder Saoutchik for repairs.
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This comes after dozens of leading Mexican sports outlets reported the time change — after apparent briefing — as did the BBC, which has rights to the game in the UK.
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Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
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The Côtes de Provence is one of the world's most celebrated wine regions, producing around 90% of its output in rosé.
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Jackson once again claims more R&B hits in America than any other artist, and one of his most celebrated singles even manages to hit a new peak decades after its release.
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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