1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
the seven-foot-tall basketball player is conspicuous in any crowd
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2
as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
conspicuous bureaucratic waste that drives taxpayers crazy
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Recent Examples of conspicuous
The film’s overall low-key tenor downplays both moral judgment and conspicuous style, though neither are entirely lacking.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
And with the increasing presence of the conspicuous energy generators comes some curiosity.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
Rat tunnels, which may have an opening that’s 3 inches in diameter, are found in less conspicuous spots, such as near wood piles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Yet, on this night, both Glenn and I were able to see it as a conspicuous patch of light.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
And with the increasing presence of the conspicuous energy generators comes some curiosity.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
Rat tunnels, which may have an opening that’s 3 inches in diameter, are found in less conspicuous spots, such as near wood piles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
Yet, on this night, both Glenn and I were able to see it as a conspicuous patch of light.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspicuous
Adjective
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Private aviation also saw a noticeable bump there in 2022 as a result of wealthy buyers looking to avoid public transportation.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Aldi's Thanksgiving meal bundle this year feeds ten people for just $40, a noticeable markdown from last year's deal.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The triggers for a crash likewise do not generally follow any obvious logic.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Roem and other critics of data center growth see a few obvious goals in Virginia if Spanberger wins — though the would-be governor has not climbed on board with all of them.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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In the first few months that initiative has closed down two homeless camps, including a prominent one in Fountain Square, and housed 30 people living in them, according to project leaders.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
15 Oct. 2025
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The series traces what was going on with the prominent Murdaugh family in the years before Alex was convicted of shooting and killing Maggie and Paul on their family farm in 2021 and found guilty of two counts of possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many states rallied against this blatant gerrymandering by establishing independent redistricting panels.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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What this means for America Legal experts predict Comey will be acquitted – the evidence is weak and the political interference is blatant.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Reeves became Estragon, the more simplistic and long-suffering of the duo, while Winter tackled Vladimir, the more commanding and verbose character.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since the late 90s, Jungen has forged a name for himself internationally through his commanding sculptural practice.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The bizarre nature of targeting a running back is that the Cowboys have a far more glaring issue on the defensive side of the ball.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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A couple of buckets and a couple of rebounds a quarter with solid defense and a steady presence down low will solidify what was previously Los Angeles’ most glaring weak point.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on hometown harvests, top tales and remarkable marathon runs.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Milwaukee Brewers' remarkable postseason run has delivered substantial dividends at the ticket window, concession stands and for the region's economy.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Premier League football in the 2000s could be dramatic and explosive, but what the nostalgia for that era ignores is the number of dour, sterile games there were, many of them settled by a goal from a set piece.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Playing the role of a manager to George Clooney’s movie star character in the film, critics have praised him for what is clearly been another step in his evolution as a dramatic actor.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Conspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspicuous. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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