be conspicuous
Example Sentences
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While the Russian delegation will be conspicuous by its absence, organisers hailed a record turnout in terms of the number and diversity of participants, with expectations of a "high-level" Chinese presence.
From Reuters • Jan. 10, 2023
It makes sense that there wouldn’t be conspicuous Jedi hanging around, but I do love how the only people called upon to perform any sort of magic are crooked financiers.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022
As a result, in Munich, many of the World's largest carmakers will be conspicuous by their absence.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2021
Unlike sportsmanship awards in junior ranks, those given late in life can be conspicuous for their ommissions.
From Golf Digest • Aug. 20, 2018
At such a time of night, one's footsteps descending the back staircase are bound to be conspicuous and no doubt they were responsible for arousing Miss Kenton.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
