conspicuous
clearly visible or attracting notice; strikingly obvious
Word origin: From Latin conspicere, to catch sight of.
Conspicuous in a sentence
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Her conspicuous absence from the meeting was interpreted as a sign of displeasure.
Her conspicuous absence from the awards ceremony fueled speculation about a rift within the department.
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The negotiator's reputation for blank served her well: rivals who tried to outwait her invariably found that she had already anticipated their stalling and arranged a fallback months in advance.
Using “conspicuous” well
Conspicuous describes something that draws attention, and it can be neutral or faintly critical, as in conspicuous consumption. It is the natural opposite of inconspicuous, which differs only by a prefix.
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