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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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
This caramel-heavy head of hair makes a serious case for going for more pronounced balayage instead of subtle.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The feature starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and directed by Antoine Fuqua is strong across all demos and diverse groups, though slightly more pronounced in first choice with men and women over 25.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
The early melt is a symptom of global warming that scientists say is becoming more pronounced.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Pronounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronounced. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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