VISIBLY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

visibly

adverb

Definition of visibly

as in outwardly

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Recent Examples of visibly It's formulated with retinol and ferulic acid to help visibly firm and smooth skin over time. — Rachel Nussbaum, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Replace the head about every three months, or sooner if the bristles are visibly worn down, Eagle says. — Sarah Klein, Time, 30 June 2026 Dressed in revealing clothing, some were visibly nervous; others appeared calm as nearby pimps watched over them like hawks. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Military flyovers added to the atmosphere, with the roar of aircraft overhead loud enough to make seats visibly vibrate. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Enriched with zinc oxide, niacinamide, and vitamin E for a visibly smoother, more even complexion. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 The 27-year-old was visibly excited after receiving the news in Atlanta. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026 His team had been using ChatGPT for six months, and productivity was visibly up. — Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 But the Qatari plane separates itself most visibly with its lavish inside amenities – including creamy tan and leather furnishings, rugs and artwork designed by the famed French interior design firm Cabinet Alberto Pinto. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibly

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His dad, Rick Brunson, a former player who now works as a Knicks assistant coach, seemed markedly more excited, at least outwardly, to be there.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Other candidates, Othman said, were not as outwardly against Israel’s war with Hamas.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

Definition of outwardly

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Dark clouds hovered around the stadium just before kickoff, threatening to delay the start of the game, but Mother Nature apparently is a soccer fan, because the storm veered away.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
They are affixed to the inky blue background, yet its maker(s), who apparently stitched each luminary on by hand, failed to catch all the edges on many of the stars – leaving another clue.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of apparently

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In the final minute of stoppage time to end the first half, Morocco's Achraf Hakimi curved his free kick right in front of the goal, seemingly just one perfect touch away from a goal.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
For now, however, the Fed is poised to wait and see whether the seemingly fragile truce between the United States and Iran holds up, allowing inflation to ease.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Definition of seemingly

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When best-in-class components are available externally, most firms source them externally.

— Mark Greeven, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Additionally, poor gut health may impair nutrient absorption and increase systemic inflammation, which Sahaya notes can manifest externally on the skin.

— Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 25 June 2026

Definition of externally

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Still, the tour doesn’t shy away from the mission’s sins over its 250 years, demystifying how supposedly carefree life was during the height of its operations before the United States conquered Mexico.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
These are challenges that supposedly don't hit a flat, non-folding display anywhere near as hard.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of supposedly

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Orioles manager Craig Albernaz came to the mound ostensibly to pull his starter, who had been brilliant most of the day, retiring the first 12 batters of the game in order before a walk and a home run by Spencer Steer in the fifth.

— C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 6 July 2026
The guests themselves were given very little information in the lead-up to the wedding, ostensibly to prevent leaks.

— Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

Definition of ostensibly

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The concept would probably face opposition from Altadenans who have rallied by the hundreds to oppose building permits for multiple homes on individual parcels.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
But that’s probably more a 2027 story than a 2026 one, as both governments look to see the path oil prices take, noted Kaneva.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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