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RECALL BEFORE REVEAL

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Readily noticeable or attracting attention.

adjective

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conspicuous

A bright red chair was conspicuous in the otherwise neutral room.
Dictionary practice example.
On installation day, a perfunctory check caused a problem. A volunteer ticked every box on the form without comparing the labels to the displayed works. The resulting gap beneath the largest painting was conspicuous.
From The Value of a Closer Look.
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