visible

adjective

ˈvi-zə-bəl How to pronounce visible (audio)
Definition of visiblenext
1
as in noticeable
capable of being seen the visible light spectrum runs from red to violet

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2
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 beach is still at least a hundred yards wide in front of us, but there’s no visible elevation difference between it and our front door. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 This pattern has been especially visible in Asia, where many economies depend heavily on Middle Eastern crude and refined products. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 The remaking of boys education The first changes were visible. — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026 The result could be the same barbell visible in asset management. — Roman Pedan, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visible
  1. noticeable
  2. famous
  3. visual
  4. prominent
  5. observable
  6. famed
  7. apparent
  8. celebrated
Adjective
  • Guerrero’s struggles have been particularly noticeable, creating an unusual disconnect between his superstar status and his production.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In September, visitors can enjoy temperatures similar to July and August, but with a noticeable lack of people vying for prime sunset seating and fewer traffic and parking challenges.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • Yellowstone National Park is famous for its geysers, hot springs, and dramatic landscape.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Both players played well, Romero shackling Jude Bellingham for much of the evening, Spence producing a famous recovery tackle on Giuliano Simeone when England were 1-0 up.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of famous
Adjective
  • The San Francisco Art Institute closed in 2022 and was purchased by a nonprofit in 2024, with the intention of turning it into the California Academy of Studio Arts, which will offer 30 visual artists a free one-year residency.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • When bringing that vision to life, what were the conversations between you and your creative visual team?
    — Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of visual
Adjective
  • Hidemasa Morita, the 31-year-old Japan midfielder signed from Lisbon’s Sporting CP, is struggling to build fitness in pre-season but is expected to be a prominent figure in a holding role.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Since his primary win, Lahn has met with party leaders and Iowa's prominent industry groups.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Putin will eventually leave office, whether by death, illness, or—against all observable inclinations—stepping aside.
    — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The gap between our intentions and observable behavior, and the self-awareness gap.
    — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of observable
Adjective
  • Below, see photos of Magic, Cookie Johnson and their family as the NBA legend and famed businessman celebrates his 67th birthday today.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In a feature published Tuesday, reporter Alex Marshall reveals the many behind-the-scenes negotiations that brought the famed Romanesque-style textile artwork depicting the 1066 Norman invasion back home to the UK.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of famed
Adjective
  • The note briefly displayed in court Thursday offered jurors in Clancy’s triple-murder trial perhaps their best glimpse yet at the Massachusetts mother’s apparent perspective on her own struggle with mental health leading up to the killings.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As students returned to campuses earlier this week to begin a new school year, the district’s worst-case scenario has not come to pass, although its apparent financial reprieve remains fragile.
    — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • Interrupted by power outages, a relentlessly barking dog and the unexpected arrival of a celebrated composer, the conversation steadily unravels.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • McFadden described Gorey as a celebrated author and illustrator known for his darkly whimsical style.
    — Daniella Segura, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrated

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