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
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Mansfield, a retiree who has been helping at the business for the past four years, says the construction has had a noticeable impact.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
16 June 2026 -
Warm weather can make the surge even more noticeable.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Starting Towns as the focal point in an attempt to take a commanding 3-1 lead was the right choice considering the team’s postseason success coinciding with his own success.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Laurie will play Control, the fiendish and commanding head of The Circus, Smiley’s morally fickle superior, known only by his code name.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The durability of this group will play a prominent role in the defense’s overall success.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In 2022, a prominent former member of the national team was arrested for allegedly protesting against the country’s leadership, and star striker Sardar Azmoun wasn’t selected for the World Cup squad this year, reportedly because of a social media post that angered authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Even the recipe deemed sacrilegious in Carbonaragate cannot evoke the same dramatic reactions or touch the same sensitivities that surround cheese—a relationship that, like wine and bread, is often inseparable from faith, sometimes quite literally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Day hikes such as the Bright Angel Point Trail highlight the dramatic canyon views, but be careful as the trails can get steep.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The look was a marked contrast from her first Grand Prix look, which featured a see-through black lace corset-style top tucked into a pair of jeans.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Drivers will follow a marked route that goes through West Des Moines, Clive and Urbandale when the interstate is closed overnight.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Gel Alpha has a remarkable ability to spot toxic behavior that should not be normalized.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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The North African national team showed remarkable connectivity on short passes, creative footwork and blistering speed that pinned Brazil in their own field for much of the first half, forcing them onto the back foot from the opening whistle.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Even the military, which ranks the highest, has seen a pronounced drop in support.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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Now, with diesel prices skyrocketing, these savings are even more pronounced.—
Matthew Belasco,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The scenes along the concrete loggias above the koi pond are especially colorful and striking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In recent years, the rapid adoption of generative AI tools has coincided with a striking convergence in capabilities.—
Heather Farmbrough,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Kenspeckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kenspeckle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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