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big as life

ADJECTIVE
apparent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear conspicuous discernible evident glaring noticeable overt palpable understandable unmistakable visible
WEAK
barefaced clear cut crystal clear distinct indubitable make no bones manifest marked observable open open and shut out in the open patent perceivable plain self-evident transparent unambiguous under one's nose unequivocal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
concealed dark dull hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct invisible mistakable obscure obscured secret uncertain unclear unintelligible unknown unnoticeable unsure vague
WEAK
doubtful dubious equivocal improbable questionable real unlikely
ADJECTIVE
manifest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
glaring palpable unambiguous unmistakable
STRONG
bold clear-cut disclosed divulged evidenced evinced open patent plain revealed shown told
WEAK
apparent conspicuous crystal clear distinct evident noticeable prominent straightforward visible
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hidden
STRONG
ambiguous concealed unclear vague
WEAK
obscure
ADJECTIVE
noticeable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apparent appreciable distinct eye-catching marked notable noteworthy observable obvious palpable perceptible prominent remarkable salient spectacular striking unmistakable
WEAK
arresting arrestive can't miss it clear manifest open and shut outstanding patent plain pointed sensational signal under one's nose
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous common doubtful dubious hidden imperceptible inconsequential inconspicuous indefinite indistinct insignificant invisible normal obscure ordinary questionable uncertain unclear unimportant unnoticeable unremarkable usual vague
WEAK
forgotten overlooked
ADJECTIVE
plain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
transparent
STRONG
audible broad manifest open patent
WEAK
apparent comprehensible definite distinct evident legible lucid open and shut palpable talking turkey understandable visible
Antonyms
STRONG
ambiguous concealed unclear vague
WEAK
abnormal abstruse attractive beautiful complex complicated decorated difficult dressed-up embellished extraordinary formal hidden imperceptible incomprehensible intricate obscure obscured ornate pretty uncommon
ADJECTIVE
seeable
Synonyms
WEAK
arresting bold clear conspicuous detectable discernible discoverable distinguishable evident in sight in view inescapable macroscopic manifest marked not hidden noticeable observable obtrusive obvious ocular open out in the open outstanding palpable patent perceivable perceptible plain pointed pronounced revealed salient seen signal striking to be seen unconcealed under one's nose unhidden unmistakable viewable visual
ADJECTIVE
viewable
Synonyms
WEAK
arresting bold clear conspicuous detectable discernible discoverable distinguishable evident in sight in view inescapable macroscopic manifest marked not hidden noticeable observable obtrusive obvious ocular open out in the open outstanding palpable patent perceivable perceptible plain pointed pronounced revealed salient seeable seen signal striking to be seen unconcealed under one's nose unhidden unmistakable visual
ADJECTIVE
visible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear conspicuous detectable discernible distinguishable evident noticeable obvious palpable striking unmistakable
WEAK
arresting bold discoverable in sight in view inescapable macroscopic manifest marked not hidden observable obtrusive ocular open out in the open outstanding patent perceivable perceptible plain pointed pronounced revealed salient seen signal to be seen unconcealed under one's nose unhidden viewable visual
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct mistakable obscure obscured secret uncertain unclear unknown unnoticeable unsure vague
WEAK
concealed invisible unseeable

Example Sentences

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Near it, and part of it, is Willemzoon, with her plain face and her deep sapphire eyes, as big as life, and no bigger.

From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2016

There was as big as life," Pileggi recalls, "and Nora leaned across to me in the theatre and said, 'This one is for real… you can't just phone it in.'

From The Guardian • Feb. 3, 2013

Though May had denied any close connections with the Garssons, he turned up big as life in a picture, beaming broadly in the embrace of the bride's sister.

From Time Magazine Archive

Next Sunday, as big as life, there it was in the Herald Tribune.

From Time Magazine Archive

First I think my eyes are fooling, but there it is, big as life, looking like it missed me.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick