KENSPECKLE Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

kenspeckle

adjective

ˈken-ˌspe-kəl

Definition of kenspeckle

chiefly Scottish

as in noticeable

likely to attract attention the kind of kenspeckle performance art that is much in evidence at Edinburgh's Fringe Festival

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Adjective

Despite the lower amount of Texas wheat, consumers shouldn’t see a noticeable price increase for items containing wheat at the grocery store.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Given the less noticeable crease, improved usability, upgraded battery chemistry, a quicker, more efficient processor, and dramatically more effective Cover Display software, the Z Flip 8 has a lot going for it.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

The Mariners now sit a game and a half behind the Rangers, who have more of a commanding lead of the American League West.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
Edwards, who had been the commanding officer of HSC-5 since July 2025, was posthumously promoted to captain, the Navy said in a statement.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of commanding

Adjective

Though Wasserman hasn’t been charged with any crime, the exchanges took place before Maxwell had been charged with any wrongdoing, and the LA28 board backed Wasserman, the entertainment mogul sold his agency after several prominent artists fled.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The group released its debut, Blood, Sweat and No Tears, in 1989 and, through constant touring, became one of the most prominent and visible New York hardcore bands.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Initially drawing inspiration from illustrators like Bob Peak and Bernie Fuchs, with their colorful shape designs and eye-catching compositions, Sienkiewicz got into comics by incorporating the dramatic realism of artist Neal Adams.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Arrest was staged for dramatic effect, suit claims The events of that summer night in June 2025 still flash daily in Dillon’s mind.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of dramatic

Adjective

Their sometimes fiery back and forth in the virtual group interview was a marked contrast to some of their in-person group appearances before civic organizations and Democratic Party organizations.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Cedar Lake police officers on patrol observed a marked Cedar Lake Police Department squad car being driven without its headlights on, according to a release from the sheriff’s department.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of marked

Adjective

However, a 2021 protection campaign has led to a remarkable turnaround, with the total weight of fish in the river tripling in the last few years after decades of decline.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
This has truly been a passion project for me, and everyone involved has poured their hearts into honoring Bulgakov’s remarkable novel.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 July 2026

Definition of remarkable

Adjective

The risk of being a false source of assurance is more pronounced until the actual source of the outbreak has been clearly identified and contained.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The link was also more pronounced among people with diabetes, who may use sugar substitutes more frequently because they are often advised to reduce sugar consumption.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Definition of pronounced

Adjective

Even so, most visitors can get striking views of the swamp’s remarkable beauty and wildlife from boat routes, hiking paths, biking trails and auto tours in different parts of the swamp.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Psychologists identified a striking disconnect between Boukamp's intellectual abilities and his social functioning.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of striking

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