be conspicuous
Example Sentences
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China, as so often at G7 meetings, will be conspicuous by its absence.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
While the Russian delegation will be conspicuous by its absence, organisers hailed a record turnout in terms of the number and diversity of participants, with expectations of a "high-level" Chinese presence.
From Reuters ● Jan. 10, 2023
It makes sense that there wouldn’t be conspicuous Jedi hanging around, but I do love how the only people called upon to perform any sort of magic are crooked financiers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2022
In 1941 America, well-brought up boys were taught that they “must never be conspicuous from use of highly scented soap or toilet water.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2022
A man, a fox—even a rabbit—coming over the down would be conspicuous.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
