conspicuous absence
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An absence that is very easy to notice.
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- 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.