Synonyms for conspicuous
kənˈspɪk yu əscon·spic·u·ous

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1. conspicuousadjective

   Antonyms:
   inconspicuous

2. conspicuousadjective

   He was conspicuous by his absence.

   Antonyms:
   inconspicuous

3. conspicuousadjective

   He had a conspicuous lump on his forehead.

   Antonyms:
   inconspicuous

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1. conspicuous

   That is apparent which clearly appears to the senses or to the mind as soon as the attention is directed toward it; that is evident of which the mind is made sure by some inference that supplements the facts of perception; the marks of a struggle were apparent in broken shrubbery and trampled ground, and the finding of a mutilated body and a rifled purse made it evident that robbery and murder had been committed. That is manifest which we can lay the hand upon; manifest is thus stronger than evident, as touch is more absolute than sight; that the picture was a modern copy of an ancient work was evident, and on comparison with the original its inferiority was manifest. That is obvious which is directly in the way so that it can not be missed; as, the application of the remark was obvious. Visible applies to all that can be perceived by the sense of sight, whether the noonday sun, a ship on the horizon, or a microscopic object. Discernible applies to that which is dimly or faintly visible, requiring strain and effort in order to be seen; as, the ship was discernible through the mist. That is conspicuous which stands out so as necessarily or strikingly to attract the attention. Palpable and tangible express more emphatically the thought of manifest.

   Synonyms:
   apparent, clear, discernible, distinct, evident, glaring, indubitable, manifest, obvious, open, overt, palpable, patent, perceptible, plain, tangible, transparent, unmistakable, visible

   Antonyms:
   concealed, covert, dark, hidden, impalpable, impenetrable, imperceptible, invisible, latent, obscure, occult, secret, undiscovered, unimagined, unknown, unseen, unthought-of

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1. conspicuous

   Synonyms:
   visible, easily seen, prominent, distinguished, manifest, eminent, famous, noted, salient, observable, noticeable, magnified

   Antonyms:
   invisible, inconspicuous, in, observable, noticeable, microscopic

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1. conspicuousadjective

   obvious to the eye or mind

   "a tower conspicuous at a great distance"; "wore conspicuous neckties"; "made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening"

   Synonyms:
   blazing, blatant

   Antonyms:
   invisible, inconspicuous, unnoticeable, concealed, obscure

2. blatant, blazing, conspicuousadjective

   without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious

   "blatant disregard of the law"; "a blatant appeal to vanity"; "a blazing indiscretion"

   Synonyms:
   blatant, dazzling, vociferous, glaring, clamorous, clamant, blinding, fulgent, blazing, strident, glary

   Antonyms:
   invisible, inconspicuous, unnoticeable, concealed, obscure

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1. conspicuousadjective

   Synonyms:
   visible, discernible, perceptible, apparent, clear, in plain sight

2. conspicuousadjective

   Synonyms:
   eminent, pre-eminent, prominent, distinguished, remarkable, noted, celebrated, marked, famed, famous, illustrious

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1. conspicuousadjective

   Synonyms:
   salient, noticeable, prominent, manifest

   Antonyms:
   inconspicuous

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1. List of paraphrases for "conspicuous":

   prominent, visible, eye-catching, psychic, obvious, striking, outstanding, fortune-teller, remarkable, showy, notable, glaring, salient, evident

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How to use conspicuous in a sentence?

1. Todd Lowenstein:

   The lack of disclosure on Azure profitability is conspicuous by its absence.

2. Thorstein Veblen:

   Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure.

3. Meghan McCain:

   I've tried to learn from his example, and I wish I could say I've emulated him, but regrettably, as Arizonans and my Senate colleagues can attest, I still possess a short supply of some of Jon's most conspicuous leadership qualities, his patience, for example, his meticulous preparation and thoroughness, are, I'm sorry to say, not qualities that I'll be remembered for, but they've been indispensable to the people of our state.

4. Arthur Koestler:

   If conquerors be regarded as the engine-drivers of History, then the conquerors of thought are perhaps the pointsmen who, less conspicuous to the traveler's eye, determine the direction of the journey.

5. George Will:

   The gap between ideals and actualities, between dreams and achievements, the gap that can spur strong men to increased exertions, but can break the spirit of others -- this gap is the most conspicuous, continuous land mark in American history. It is conspicuous and continuous not because Americans achieve little, but because they dream grandly. The gap is a standing reproach to Americans; but it marks them off as a special and singularly admirable community among the world's peoples.