conspicuous
Example Sentences
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As they read out their statements, what stood out first was the conspicuous display of mutual respect.
From BBC
The first conspicuous virtue of the Constitution of Innovation project is its comparative modesty, arguing that the powers Brussels already has are more than enough.
“Simon, I have no doubt that you are an excellent thief, and a dreadful knave, and a rascally rogue as well. But you would be far too conspicuous in an all-girls’ school.
From Literature
There are conspicuous downsides for a nonprofit company getting accustomed to enhancement money from outside producers.
From Los Angeles Times
“Wallachians were accustomed to give it as a surname to any person who rendered himself conspicuous either by courage, cruel actions, or cunning.”
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
