conspicuous
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Suburban growth—and burgeoning communities across the South and West—means the report has some conspicuous absences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Phil’s opening night was the Bowl opening night, suitable for conspicuous socialite picnicking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
The sight of his three brothers at the open-air Grand Musalla mosque compound, where their father lay in state made his absence all the more conspicuous.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
And these character details are legible but not conspicuous, letting the viewer keep their eyes on the story, rather than the trail of expositional breadcrumbs.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
"I promise," I said in a loud, conspicuous voice.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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