visible horizon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of visible horizon
First recorded in 1695–1705
Example Sentences
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It is similar to standing somewhere on Earth and assuming that beyond your visible horizon, there is still more Earth.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Back then there was a distinct, visible horizon of disbelief that the world could actually change,” said Mr. Forrest, who is also one of the richest people in the world.
From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2023
“So it’s a very visible horizon of a day.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 16, 2022
Techno-optimists argue that it's shortsighted to bet against innovations that haven't yet played out or that may lie somewhere beyond the visible horizon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2015
There is no such grove, I know now, but the morning of my return to Devon I imagined that it might be just over the visible horizon, or the horizon after that.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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