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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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as in said
to correctly produce the sound of (a word or letter) with one's voice
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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
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
That jump was even more pronounced in terms of energy costs, which surged in the wake of the Middle East conflict that has choked off crude oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
They were both pronounced dead on the scene.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Posture can make a hump appear more pronounced, even if someone does not have much excess fat, Rice said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
That jump was even more pronounced in terms of energy costs, which surged in the wake of the Middle East conflict that has choked off crude oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
The officer, 29-year-old Gabriel Bixby, of Quinlan, was pronounced dead at the crash scene.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
They were both pronounced dead on the scene.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronounced
Adjective
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The clash with residents is especially noticeable in Mallorca, where thousands took to the streets in June 2025 to protest the growth of tourism on the island, as Fox News Digital reported at the time.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Her omissions are noticeable as well.—
Madeline Leung Coleman,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Make kind choices and keep boundaries obvious.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Slow down enough to actually hear what’s being said, not just the surface of it.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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But experts, including Malik, said that regulatory delays are a key deterrent for South Korean companies looking to invest in India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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They were uttered by de facto general manager Duke Tobin days after the 2025 season ended.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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But in the meantime, the president can’t take back his words, words that appear to meet the UN definition of genocide and, when uttered by a world leader, are taken as policy.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was proclaimed King Frederik X following the abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe II.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Most of all, Gates proclaimed time and time again just how darn special Huntington Beach is.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Amid widespread reconsideration of prominent people accused of wrongdoing, some wondered whether Jackson might disappear from playlists.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Spike Lee, Martin Lawrence, Jennifer Hudson, Judge Reinhold, Tracy Morgan and Kenan Thompson were among the prominent entertainers, comedians and actors who stepped out to celebrate Murphy at AFI's event.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Of course, Butcher does a lot of blatant manipulating here, using Ryan’s insecurity about his deadly powers to convince him the world is better without supes altogether.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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These complaints demonstrate a clear and consistent pattern of obfuscation and blatant disregard of campaign finance laws.—
John Gates,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Both poets recited their verse to the audience at the ceremony.—
María Ramos Pacheco,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Bruce recited several lines from it, from memory, right there in the crystal store, and the boy behind the counter applauded him at the end.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Pronounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronounced. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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