conspicuously

[kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that is obvious or easily seen, or that attracts notice, often intentionally.

   Safety guidelines shall be conspicuously posted in all work areas.

   In many ways, both conspicuously and sometimes more subtly, the movie challenges gender stereotypes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of conspicuously¹

conspicuous ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The Trojans led the nation in sacks prior to their trip to Illinois, when their pass rush conspicuously disappeared.

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After many months of being conspicuously pathetic, I have, to my great surprise, advanced to not terrible.

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But like many other South Korean celebrities, she has been conspicuously missing from China's entertainment scene since the 2016 ban.

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Veterans of the space community reflected on the 2017 document, conspicuously silent on budgets and timelines, equivocating between excitement and concern.

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This year's guest list was conspicuously missing screen stars or celebrity faces, with not even royal perennials like Sir David Beckham or Sir Elton John attending.

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