Vocabulary
Conspicuous
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
clearly .
Urdu meaning
واضح، نمایاں، نامور
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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This foundational democratic institution has been conspicuous by its absence in this country for 42 years now, the ban enforced by Gen Ziaul Haq`s dictatorial regime in February 1984 still being in force.
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A new Bangladesh?
— 2026-02-13
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Conspicuous by its absence was any mention of the Ukraine war.
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Shifting global dynamics
— 2025-09-08
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Entire villages in rural KP and Punjab are conspicuous for the complete absence of working-age men who have migrated either to metropolitan Pakistan or foreign destinations like the Gulf and southern Europe.
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Town and country
— 2025-08-29
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As for another crucial attribute of leadership, which is being able to inspire people and forge a strong connection and trust with citizens, this too is conspicuous by its absence.
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The leadership deficit
— 2025-04-21
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The word Hamas is conspicuous by its absence from the 345word text, but `Israelis` appears once.
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The accord hoax
— 2025-04-08
Synonyms
easily seen, clear, , clearly , standing out, noticeable, observable, discernible
Curator example
“he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam’s apple”
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