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
His numbers since the beginning of July are disappointing and conspicuous, especially given the current seven-game gap in the National League Central between the Cubs and Brewers.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
This includes providing clean and conspicuous disclosure, affirmative consent, an easy cancellation process and renewal notices for long-term contracts.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Fire marshals and police investigators became conspicuous presences in arson zones.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Anderson, looking every inch a Pre-Raphaelite muse, plays the penniless, unmarried, and — worst of all — conspicuous socialite Lily Bart.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
This includes providing clean and conspicuous disclosure, affirmative consent, an easy cancellation process and renewal notices for long-term contracts.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Fire marshals and police investigators became conspicuous presences in arson zones.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Anderson, looking every inch a Pre-Raphaelite muse, plays the penniless, unmarried, and — worst of all — conspicuous socialite Lily Bart.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspicuous
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After a noticeable drop in school attendance due to SEPTA cuts in the first week of the new school year, the city directed a portion of its $135 million transit subsidy to restore bus and trolley service on routes that are heavily used by students.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The ears of a young ram are more noticeable than those of an old ram, whose ears are largely concealed by the massive horns.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For less obvious water damage, car owners might eventually smell mold or mildew.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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All of which raises an obvious question.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Organizers have labelled the move a blatant act of erasure that distorts history — a stark contrast to the joy and visibility celebrated at the cookout.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Many would support the university taking a firm stance against the White House, given the government’s blatant overreach into their rights protected by the Constitution.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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For cruising around town while keeping tabs on the surrounding potholes, traffic and pedestrians, however, many cyclists prefer the more commanding, upright, back-friendly stance offered by a flat handlebar.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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As one of the world’s largest tech giants, Google’s position in the space is a commanding one, though competition from the likes of Meta, OpenAI and others is fierce.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the investigation quickly unraveled after authorities allegedly found glaring inconsistencies in Rebecca's stories.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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But with otherwise such strong access to McCartney alongside this wealth of archival clips, the omissions or glossed over subjects — one assumes at McCartney’s behest — while present, never feel glaring.—
Caleb Hammond,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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The zoo said parthenogenesis has only been documented in a handful of reptile species worldwide, making this birth even more remarkable.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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And yet in restructuring Patagonia to ensure that its profits are used to protect wild lands, Chouinard accomplished something remarkable, turning a for-profit corporation with $1 billion in annual sales into one of the biggest environmental philanthropies in the country.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her efforts saved the animal’s life and landed her in her hometown newspaper, The Mountain Eagle, which was the first to write about the dramatic rescue and resuscitation.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The increase widens a stark property tax gap between Idaho’s two largest school districts — Boise and West Ada — and illustrates dramatic policy differences between the adjoining Treasure Valley districts.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Conspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspicuous. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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