pronounced 1 of 2

adjective

prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
Definition of pronouncednext
1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention a pronounced tendency to slurp her soup

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2
as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad walking with a pronounced limp

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pronounced

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verb

past tense of pronounce
1
as in said
to correctly produce the sound of (a word or letter) with one's voice How do you pronounce your last name? We practiced pronouncing our Spanish vocabulary words .

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as in uttered
to say or announce (something) in an official or formal way The priest pronounced the blessing. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as the judge pronounced sentence.

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as in proclaimed
to say officially or assertively that (something or someone) is something specified They pronounced the mission a success. She pronounced them married.

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Recent Examples of pronounced
Adjective
This is a really nice, luxurious formula that reminds me of Rhode’s peptide lip products, but these are a bit thicker and the pigment is more pronounced. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026 Because our governor and attorney general have long disregarded the most effective tools already at their disposal to fulfill their pronounced objective. — Dean Lerner, Washington Post, 28 July 2026
Verb
He was taken to Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, where he was pronounced dead. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 Despite their best efforts, Hughes could not be revived, and he was pronounced dead a short time later. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pronounced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronounced
  1. noticeable
  2. obvious
  3. said
  4. uttered
  5. proclaimed
  6. prominent
  7. blatant
  8. recited
Adjective
  • Guerrero’s struggles have been particularly noticeable, creating an unusual disconnect between his superstar status and his production.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In September, visitors can enjoy temperatures similar to July and August, but with a noticeable lack of people vying for prime sunset seating and fewer traffic and parking challenges.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • Areas where forecasts consistently predict clear skies — or persistent cloud — will become increasingly obvious as eclipse day approaches.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The choice of Bailey as the newest Giorgio Armani global fragrance ambassador was obvious.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of obvious
Verb
  • Prosecutors said Flores used the recordings to cash in on his job at the department without working.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Jen Gauthier, Raytheon’s vice president for Naval Systems & Sustainment, said the demonstration supports faster development of autonomous undersea capabilities.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of said
Verb
  • Hochman detailed a number of prosecutions, including the sentence of one man to a life sentence plus seven years with the possibility of parole for a March 23 attack, during which racial epithets were uttered.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After so many games this season, some version of that adage, a verbal shrug and a nod to how unpredictable the sport is, has been uttered in the Padres clubhouse.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
Definition of uttered
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  • Yes, the Jaguars were among the majority of NFL teams that proudly proclaimed their support for the LGBTQ movement on June 1.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • The police department received state accreditation, which the mayor and police director have proclaimed demonstrates that officers have implemented modern policing practices.
    — Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of proclaimed
Adjective
  • One of the most prominent discounts, though, is on a Le Creuset Sautese Oven, which is a whopping $150 off — but not for much longer.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The endorsement deal with Daktronics raised suspicion because the company doesn’t do business with the general public and doesn’t need prominent athletes or celebrities to pitch its products.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • This blatant fealty over objectivity perverts the process by choosing personal loyalists instead of independent public servants.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • New assistant coach Alice Chilton is a blatant remodeling of Roy Kent — a brusque ex-soccer player who’s reluctant to engage with Ted’s tomfoolery or personal prodding — but Tanya Reynolds’ performance is equal turns wounded and witty.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of blatant
Verb
  • Enslaved people recited his poetry at posh parties thrown by their masters.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • By noon, Taylor recited a dozen names of people from Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela who failed to show up.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
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