conspicuous

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

ADJECTIVE

obvious, easily seen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apparent discernible distinct evident noticeable visible

WEAK

clear manifest open and shut patent perceptible plain

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hidden indistinct invisible obscure obscured uncertain unclear unnoticeable vague

WEAK

concealed imperceptible inconspicuous secret unimportant unknown unremarkable unseen

ADJECTIVE

important, prominent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blatant flagrant glaring influential notable remarkable salient striking

WEAK

arresting arrestive celebrated commanding distinguished eminent famed famous flashy garish glitzy high-profile illustrious jazzy loud marked noted notorious outstanding pointed rank renowned screaming showy signal splashy stick out like sore thumb tony well-known

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concealed hidden inconspicuous ordinary unimportant unnoticeable unremarkable

WEAK

imperceptible obscure secret unknown unseen

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

Yet the most important summer arrival may well have been the least conspicuous.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

To my mind, social media is the problem, enticing everyone to covet conspicuous consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 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

conspicuous

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