CONSPICUOUSLY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

conspicuously

adverb

as in neatly

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Recent Examples of conspicuously Ted Lasso hasn’t been gone long, and based on the five of this season’s ten episodes made available to critics, that might be why its resetting of the board feels so conspicuously forced. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026 But the directive conspicuously neglects to mention local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with data centers. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Taco Bell parent Yum Brands was conspicuously silent on the cyclospora outbreak in its earnings report this morning, putting the spotlight on the company's earnings conference call. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 July 2026 At the same time, conspicuously present was Emma’s aunt, Julia, and her mother Kelly Cunningham, per celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi, which obtained photos of attendees. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 Gu-cheon is arrogant, conspicuously misplaced in the palace hierarchy, and in some sneaky ways, dryly funny, in stark contrast to co-star Roh Yoon Seo’s more determined, earnest portrayal of court lady Saeng Gang. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Those same colours were conspicuously absent from the players. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Its conspicuously small size prevented Picard from burning extra energy beyond the bare minimum needed to keep him alive. — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026 Beloved legacies in the racing game universe, from Need for Speed, to Colin McRae Dirt, to Grid, to Burnout—the one that’s been most conspicuously absent the longest, somehow—willfully, eagerly thrown away. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conspicuously

Adverb

As shoppers seek physical stores this upcoming holiday, retailers need to ensure brick-and-mortar stores are well-staffed and neatly merchandised as well as stocked with in-demand inventory.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
More Duffel Bags to Shop The Lovevook Garment Duffel Bag is surprisingly roomy, with enough space to pack for a long weekend while keeping dress clothes neatly separated from everything else.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of neatly

Adverb

The ranking of what mattered held strikingly steady across both groups and across differences in gender, income, and politics.

— ESMT Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The movie itself disappoints him for its deviations from the Stephen King novel (including this detail may help preempt criticisms over this adaptation), but he’s also distracted by the presence of a strikingly handsome stranger (Homer Gere).

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of strikingly

Adverb

These versatile and smartly designed space-saving solutions from the mid 20th century remain unrivaled today.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and the front office clearly felt the Cubs have a chance to make a run in the postseason and smartly bolstered the roster.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of smartly

Adverb

She was eventually caught by the chasers — with Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek) replacing Mahe, who had rejoined the peloton — but won the combativity prize of the day, which was richly deserved for a strong effort.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
That patience pays off in the way Extrait wears so richly, albeit noticeably softer and more enveloping than its raw materials read on paper.

— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of richly

Adverb

Close proximity to Vancouver by car or helicopter makes for a spectacularly scenic commute too.

— Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
And by exceeding expectations so spectacularly on nomination morning, Widow’s Bay seized the thrust in the comedy category despite Hacks’s superior nomination count (24 nominations, besting its previous high of 17 nominations in 2022).

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026

Definition of spectacularly

Adverb

Thanks to his book, Bloom, a bald, chain-smoking, nattily dressed, thitherto obscure translator of Plato and Rousseau, became nearly as famous as Derrida himself.

— Emily Eakin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
But the show doesn’t start until the 79-year-old De Shields nattily flips his jacket open, to the approving roar of the audience.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026