Definition of kenspecklenext
chiefly Scottish

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kenspeckle
Adjective
  • Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Add in limited ventilation and the fact that windows usually can’t be opened freely, and the effects can quickly become noticeable.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Raman had a commanding lead in a field of five major candidates, with 33% of voters supporting her, while Bass trailed at 17%, according to the poll by the Loyola Marymount University Center for the Study of Los Angeles.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
  • At 132 feet, the 40P is larger and more commanding, offering additional space and slightly flashier features.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Strangely, as social media has moved from the text of status updates and tweets to short video, verbal commentary has actually grown more prominent and more viral.
    Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Piker is one of the few prominent left-wing voices operating in digital spaces where young men congregate.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The change in temperatures will be dramatic after a record-setting 84 degrees on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
    Bill Kelly, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Yet key dramatic moments—a shooting, the robbers’ realization that the bank vault is empty—occurred in a hallway invisible to the audience, described secondhand.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Nearly two dozen marked and unmarked police cars from different agencies were involved in the chase at some point.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Iran’s new ruler is already a marked man.
    Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • More remarkable is his ability to convince skittish engineers, investors, and a tech-skeptical public that their priorities, even when mutually exclusive, are also his priorities.
    Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • There’s also no denying that finishing with a point per game or better in 21 consecutive NHL seasons is a remarkable achievement.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In busy, open environments such as dog parks—where visual contact can be easily lost—those reactions can become more pronounced.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Issues with courtroom access are even more pronounced outside Chicago.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Ditching her signature light brown, mid-length hair, Hadid debuted a striking blonde pixie cut.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The companies are actively seeking to replace striking crew.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Kenspeckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kenspeckle. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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