conspicuous absence

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An absence that is very easy to notice.

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Examples (10)

  • Her conspicuous absence from the team meeting was noted by everyone.
  • The star player's conspicuous absence from the final match disappointed the fans.
  • At the family reunion, Uncle John's conspicuous absence raised many questions.
  • There was a conspicuous absence of senior management at the company's anniversary party.
  • His conspicuous absence was deeply felt when the awards were handed out.
  • The report highlighted a conspicuous absence of any long-term strategy.
  • Despite the beautiful garden, there was a conspicuous absence of flowers.
  • The defendant's testimony was marked by a conspicuous absence of credible evidence.
  • What struck me most about the politician's speech was the conspicuous absence of any apology.
  • The film's soundtrack is notable for its conspicuous absence of music in key emotional scenes.