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pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
Synonyms of pronouncednext
: strongly marked : decided
a pronounced dislike

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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In the consumer sector, where expectations evolve faster, this shift has been even more pronounced. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025 Hydrating agents are also key, since wrinkles and folds can appear deeper and more pronounced on dry skin. Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2025 The vessel’s submarine-like attributes are perhaps even more pronounced. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025 In Thursday's discussion, there was a pronounced split between some of the attendees who spoke in favor of changing the recommendation and others who were against a change. Pien Huang, NPR, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pronounced

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First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pronounced was in 1728

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“Pronounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronounced. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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pronounced

adjective
pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
: very noticeable
walk with a pronounced limp
pronouncedly
-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē
adverb

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