chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kenspeckle
Adjective
  • After a noticeable drop in school attendance due to SEPTA cuts in the first week of the new school year, the city directed a portion of its $135 million transit subsidy to restore bus and trolley service on routes that are heavily used by students.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The ears of a young ram are more noticeable than those of an old ram, whose ears are largely concealed by the massive horns.
    Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Meghan is more commanding and confident this time around—her preppy-chic wardrobe and carefully curated soundtrack add polish, while the guest lineup gives the show depth and warmth.
    Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The New York Yankees once had a commanding lead in the American League East.
    Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Labubu is a doll that resembles a monster, featuring a large head, sharp teeth and prominent eyes.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • High-power microwave system One of the most prominent formations at the parade highlighted China’s growing emphasis on counter-drone warfare, a domain increasingly central to modern combat.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • That means the blood-red moon will climb above the eastern horizon already darkened, creating a dramatic but challenging sight.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • In the end, the most dramatic deadline-day transfer was the one that reflected a summer-long trend.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Extra Value move comes just weeks after McDonald's reported a 2.5% increase in U.S. same-store sales from April 1 to June 31, a marked improvement from the fast food chain's first quarter, which saw U.S. sales fall 3.6% – McDonald's most significant decline since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The wind industry is reeling from the recent decisions, a marked change from a few years ago when the growing demand for electricity spurred a surge in announcements for new wind projects.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Her latest project, monitoring 50 camera traps in the understudied Atascosa highlands region in southern Arizona resulted in a remarkable discovery.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Her remarkable comeback from severe kidney issues to earn a second Olympic berth and three more medals at the Paris 2024 Games has cemented her legacy.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • If a person had diabetes, the decline in memory and global cognition was even more pronounced, Suemoto said, likely because their overall exposure may be higher than people without the condition.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The trend is even more pronounced for the Stoxx 600, which saw September declines during 67% of the time after posting gains in August, according to CNBC’s analysis of market data starting in 1987.
    Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In the most striking example, DOGE instructed Dudek to cancel two contracts that the SSA had with the state of Maine, according to Dudek and other SSA officials.
    Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
  • With Saturn nearing its brightest, biggest and best for 2025, expect a striking pairing in the east that will be worth getting outside for.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Kenspeckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kenspeckle. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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