Conspicuous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious; "blatant disregard of the law"; "a blatant appeal to vanity"; "a blazing indiscretion".
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Meaning 2
Obvious to the eye or mind; "a tower conspicuous at a great distance"; "wore conspicuous neckties"; "made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening".
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Examples
- The bright pink flamingo lawn ornament was a conspicuous eyesore in the otherwise tasteful neighborhood.
- The company's financial struggles were conspicuous in the latest quarterly report.
- She wore a conspicuous diamond necklace to the party, drawing admiring glances from everyone.
- The new skyscraper was a conspicuous addition to the city's skyline, dwarfing the surrounding buildings.
- The politician's conspicuous absence from the debate was widely noted by the media and the public.