kenspeckle

adjective

ˈken-ˌspe-kəl How to pronounce kenspeckle (audio)
Definition of kenspecklenext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kenspeckle
  1. noticeable
  2. commanding
  3. prominent
  4. dramatic
  5. marked
  6. remarkable
  7. pronounced
  8. striking
Adjective
  • In most Alzheimer’s patients, a noticeable atrophy develops over the course of only a few months of disease progression.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Still, the difference is less noticeable on a smaller screen.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • Also contributing to losses were the commanding Democratic victories across the country in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As a young teenager, I was immediately captivated by his commanding presence and charisma portraying King Leodegrance of Cameliard — Queen Guinevere’s noble father and a cunning warrior.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of commanding
Adjective
  • But the churn rate for teachers isn’t necessarily an issue, according to Robert Pondiscio, a senior fellow at the prominent conservative-leaning think tank American Enterprise Institute, who wrote a book on the school.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going up.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • In a unanimous vote, the 44 senators present voted to remove Peña for misconduct in office, bringing a dramatic end to one of South America's most stable presidencies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In May 2025, Miller publicly demanded a dramatic increase in daily arrests, placing pressure on ICE leadership and expanding enforcement beyond immigrants who had been convicted of serious crimes.
    — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski, who also received a personal threat last year, noted a marked change in politics.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Also, there are no marked pedestrian crossings on either road.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of marked
Adjective
  • His elite outfield coverage included converting a remarkable 50% of five-star catch opportunities.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Centered in large part around the Warsaw Ghetto, the novel brought to life the daily struggles, fears, and remarkable courage of Jewish families living under unimaginable conditions.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of remarkable
Adjective
  • For prompts with large amounts of information, such as documents, the cost advantage is more pronounced.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Tech volatility was even more pronounced as the Nasdaq 100 posted its worst day since March 2020.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of pronounced
Adjective
  • Black wedding dresses are a striking alternative for brides who want something unexpected and aren’t afraid to break with tradition.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Bleached blonde eyebrows framed West’s eyes, which were a striking blue for the night instead of her natural brown, thanks to contact lenses that were reminiscent of Kanye West’s look at the 2016 Met Gala.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of striking
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“Kenspeckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kenspeckle. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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