be conspicuous
Example Sentences
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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
As a result, in Munich, many of the World's largest carmakers will be conspicuous by their absence.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2021
The player she is chasing in the rankings, Ko, will be conspicuous by her absence.
From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2020
I had had enough narrow escapes by then to know that it was best not to be conspicuous, not to stand out, not to make myself a possible target.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
