conspicuous
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“There were no conspicuous appeals to save energy, no major limits on mobility, and no sense of crisis in daily life. Instead, it looks like consumers have made a quiet economic choice.”
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
With his trademark long-potting ability conspicuous by its absence, Wu repeatedly left Murphy opportunities to capitalise.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
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
She’d never felt so conspicuous as she stepped out onto the street.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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