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conspicuous

[kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs] / kənˈspɪk yu əs /




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Such editorial tensions manifested publicly, through conspicuous C-suite churn.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

The best things in life are not always free, but there’s plenty you can do without conspicuous consumption.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Interest-based consumption is less dependent on debt-fueled housing wealth and less politically awkward than conspicuous luxury.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

So many American military trainers are on the ground they have become conspicuous, jokingly called “English teachers,” though their presence remains a sensitive subject.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Even with them making out right there and the bowling ball being so conspicuous, I still wanted to take a picture of it all.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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