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as in observability
the degree to which someone or something can be seen
When cycling at night, it's a good idea to wear reflective clothing to enhance your visibility to drivers.
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as in prominence
the state of being publicly acknowledged or known
The company hoped that the advertising deal would give their brand greater visibility.
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Recent Examples of visibility
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot
updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
—Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
That fear and shame were amplified by the complete lack of conversation or visibility around ostomies at the time.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 13 July 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot
updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
—Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
That fear and shame were amplified by the complete lack of conversation or visibility around ostomies at the time.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visibility
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Allan Hawco rose to prominence as the co-creator, executive producer, and star of the CBC comedy Republic of Doyle (2010–2014), which landed him two Gemini nominations.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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But that brief overlap sparked a lifelong friendship, and Gallagher watched from afar over the years as Brewer gained prominence in the San Diego legal community.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Still, you'll be rewarded with top-notch picture processing matched with vibrant brightness and colors, as well as Samsung's pedestal-style floating-screen design and plenty of gaming features.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Solar geoengineering activities involve cooling the Earth by reflecting sunlight into space through the dispersal of small particles into the upper atmosphere or by increasing the size and brightness of clouds over the ocean, among other ideas.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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The lack of prestige, professional isolation, and fewer opportunities for advancement make recruitment and retention more difficult compared to larger, urban hospitals.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The prestige pass takes all that and adds preferred parking, VIP lounge access and preferred perks.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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For a company of Apple’s scale and stature, lagging behind its major competitors on AI is like lagging behind the competition on the internet in 2000.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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Astrid was such a star, a balm to Jess’s soul, and the best proof that Jess has it somewhere in herself not to be totally selfish — Astrid was the only being Jess could seemingly put above, or at least in equal stature, to herself.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Tennessee's business community has long enjoyed notoriety as an investor's paradise, particularly for tourism, entertainment and housing projects.—
Sandy Mazza,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Instead, the two lawyers achieved notoriety in 2023 when the judge in the case fined the pair $5,000 for citing six fictitious cases, invented by artificial intelligence software, in a brief to the court.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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And if there’s one thing the spinoff has proven to be good for, is an update on contestants’ relationship status.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
14 July 2025
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Rihanna again proved her cool mom status in a preppy skin-baring look featuring a nearly unbuttoned striped shirt, pleated skirt and stilettos with socks.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Cunningham saw a surge in popularity after the game.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Santa Barbara Known as the American Riviera for its mild climate and popularity among the rich and famous, the seaside city of Santa Barbara needs no introduction.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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“Visibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visibility. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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