conspicuous
Example Sentences
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Leavitt and other members of the Trump administration have made an conspicuous display of their Christian faith.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Its opening sequence is both graceful and conspicuous; its exposition is entirely legible, yet so very charming that its plainness doesn’t matter one bit.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
For all the play’s prolific acclaim, “Amadeus” has had a conspicuous second act problem.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
"In one sense very conspicuous and in another sense invisible, so we need to get over that step so that people feel just as much part of our community as we ourselves feel."
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
A man, a fox—even a rabbit—coming over the down would be conspicuous.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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