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
“That investment has to be conspicuous, positive and very clear where it came from,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025
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
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 woman would be conspicuous, Elinor! You’ve seen for yourself—there are never any women in the streets at night. Only the guards. Ask the boy.”
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
