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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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The editors of the London Review of Books aren’t conspicuous Trump fans, but they are appreciators of cause and effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Roberts-Smith won the Victoria Cross -- Australia's highest military honour -- for "conspicuous gallantry" in Afghanistan while on the hunt for a senior Taliban commander.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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

She felt conspicuous, older than all of them and so far behind.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead