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conspicuous

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




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Phil’s opening night was the Bowl opening night, suitable for conspicuous socialite picnicking.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 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

Everyone has their own individual spin, but they move as one - and their camaraderie is conspicuous.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

China, as so often at G7 meetings, will be conspicuous by its absence.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

For him, as they moved forward in a group—trying not to be too conspicuous about passing other groups ahead of them—he felt more like he was on a constant downward slide into despair.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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