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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 events will be visible from the Northern Hemisphere by both telescope and the naked eye, according to astronomers.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
Other signs of losing collagen include the skin appearing thinner, the area around the eyes appearing more hollow, changes in the face shape such as narrow temples, more visible cellulite, brittle nails and hair, and even joint pain and muscle weakness.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
While Trump remains supportive of Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency initiative, both men have agreed that the billionaire will soon transition into a less visible role.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a deep partial solar eclipse will be visible across the Northern Hemisphere.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
Other signs of losing collagen include the skin appearing thinner, the area around the eyes appearing more hollow, changes in the face shape such as narrow temples, more visible cellulite, brittle nails and hair, and even joint pain and muscle weakness.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
While Trump remains supportive of Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency initiative, both men have agreed that the billionaire will soon transition into a less visible role.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a deep partial solar eclipse will be visible across the Northern Hemisphere.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Moment Mom Realizes What 11-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Doing With Scissors By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A mom was shocked to discover that her 11-year-old daughter had made some noticeable modifications to her school uniform.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The all cash deal, valued at $1.375 billion, will merge two of the most famous Italian luxury fashion brands under one roof.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Augusta National will play host to 95 of the top golfers on the planet this weekend, and only one will don the famous green jacket early Sunday evening.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Deals on outdoor rugs Outdoor rugs enhance outdoor spaces by adding comfort, visual appeal and functionality.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition, The New Yorker earned two ASME Awards for Design, Photography, and Illustration, which recognize visual excellence.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump has signed several executive orders targeting prominent law firms with connections to his political opponents, including people who have investigated him and lawyers who have challenged his administration.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the coaching change Juve made last month – discussed at length in this previous column – instantly pushed the him into a more prominent role.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Phenotype refers to how one’s genetic makeup is expressed in observable traits, including eye color, height and blood type.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Reasonable suspicion testing allows a supervisor to request a drug or alcohol test if there are observable and objective signs that an employee may be under the influence.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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The latest New York news Image Online rage invades a famed retreat: The Chautauqua Institution, a 151-year-old intellectual center in upstate New York, has been rocked by online accusations of antisemitism and liberal bias, as well as dismay over cuts to its opera budget.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Douglass, the famed abolitionist and formerly enslaved man from Maryland, found refuge in New Bedford, a whaling town with a strong antislavery tradition.—
Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 1932 Chicago police raided an apparent summit meeting of gangsters, and arrested Lansky and five others on vagrancy charges.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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And with no apparent competition for the starting job, the redshirt junior can focus on his own game rather than competing with the guys around him.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2025
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On Monday, April 7, Washington, 70, and Goldberg, 69, appeared at an event at the James Earl Jones Theatre — formerly known as the Cort Theatre — in Manhattan to pay tribute to Jones, the celebrated stage and screen actor who died at 93 in September 2024.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Set on a rhodium lapel pin, this piece merges industrial shine with organic form, a subtle nod to the celebrated flower of the Kentucky Derby.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visible. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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