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
Trump’s steamrolling of anything, including the Constitution, that might impede his authoritarian project has made the limpness of the Democratic opposition more conspicuous.
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Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
For those who are well versed in mushrooms in Southern California, there isn’t a sense of alarm of possible poisonings because the toxic mushrooms are a lot less conspicuous in the southern part of the state.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition, the park is surrounded by some of the most conspicuous and expensive cycling infrastructure in the city along Fifth Avenue, Sixth Avenue, Park Boulevard and Pershing Drive.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The turnaround has been sudden and conspicuous.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
For those who are well versed in mushrooms in Southern California, there isn’t a sense of alarm of possible poisonings because the toxic mushrooms are a lot less conspicuous in the southern part of the state.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
In addition, the park is surrounded by some of the most conspicuous and expensive cycling infrastructure in the city along Fifth Avenue, Sixth Avenue, Park Boulevard and Pershing Drive.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The turnaround has been sudden and conspicuous.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspicuous
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Over time, that constant effort can lead to noticeable eyestrain, headaches or fatigue –particularly after reading, computer work or other close-up tasks.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kaufman had last seen Weir in 2011, but the change was noticeable.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Henry Ford, but for housing If the goal is to bring down building costs, rethinking the basics of the construction process is an obvious place to start.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The imminent launch got less obvious cues throughout the show, too.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The absence that has lingered over the Boston Red Sox world for the last five weeks was especially prominent Sunday as the team held its first full-squad workout of 2026.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some cultural events featuring prominent Israelis since the start of the war in Gaza have been subject to anti-Israel demonstrations.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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The move revived memories of blatant tampering with inflation statistics by past populist governments, rattling investor confidence and public trust.—
Isabel Debre,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The other was Wilt’s, a blatant recruiting violation from KU.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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In an indictment Thursday, federal prosecutors said Kevin Taylor attempted to steer an $11 million contract toward the company, SaferWatch, while serving as the commanding officer of the department's School Safety Division.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The President demoted Greg Bovino, the commanding agent in charge of the roving patrols that have besieged Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, and Minneapolis.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Loons have a glaring roster need at right back.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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One glaring problem is found in Olde Town Arvada, where connecting from the light rail to departing bus service in a timely manner is impossible.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Volantis rode a uniquely dynamic sinker and borderline unhittable slider to a remarkable freshman season pitching out of the bullpen.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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The local crowd cheered loudly for Brignone, who won gold in the super-G three days earlier and has made a remarkable comeback from a devastating crash in the Italian championships 10 months ago.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The verdict closes a chapter of one of South Korea’s biggest political crises, a saga that has been full of dramatic twists that have tested the country’s democratic guardrails.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The storms that pummeled Southern California this week brought dramatic wind gusts, bursts of rain and lightning that set trees on fire, not to mention heavy snow.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conspicuous. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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