Examples of pronounced in a Sentence
He walked with a pronounced limp.
The symptoms of the disease have become steadily more pronounced.
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The importance of the self in American culture seems to have become even more pronounced since about the mid-20th century, when the communal—and sometimes conformist—spirit of the 1950s gave way to movements for individual rights and a cultural focus on self-reflection and self-help.
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Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
But for those with prediabetes or diabetes, the effect could be more pronounced.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Then, there are much less pronounced needs, areas where Baltimore could roll the dice and hope young players step up to fill the void.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Africa’s reliance on diesel is more pronounced due to weaker grid infrastructure, making the shift both more challenging and potentially more transformative.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
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Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
But for those with prediabetes or diabetes, the effect could be more pronounced.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Then, there are much less pronounced needs, areas where Baltimore could roll the dice and hope young players step up to fill the void.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Africa’s reliance on diesel is more pronounced due to weaker grid infrastructure, making the shift both more challenging and potentially more transformative.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
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“Pronounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronounced. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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pronounced
adjective
pro·nounced
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 
: very noticeable
walk with a pronounced limp
pronouncedly
adverb
-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē
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