1 adj If someone or something is conspicuous, people can see or notice them very easily.
The most conspicuous way in which the old politics is changing is in the growing use of referendums..., You may feel tearful in situations where you feel conspicuous.
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conspicuously adv ADV with v, ADV adj
Johnston's name was conspicuously absent from the list.
2 If you say that someone or something is conspicuous by their absence, you are drawing attention to the fact that they are not in a place or situation where you think they should be.
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conspicuous by one's absence phrase
He played no part in the game and was conspicuous by his absence in the post-match celebrations.