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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a pronounced tendency to slurp her soup
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as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
walking with a pronounced limp
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as in said
to correctly produce the sound of (a word or letter) with one's voice
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as in uttered
to say or announce (something) in an official or formal way
The priest pronounced the blessing. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as the judge pronounced sentence.
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as in proclaimed
to say officially or assertively that (something or someone) is something specified
They pronounced the mission a success. She pronounced them married.
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Recent Examples of pronounced
Allison Forsyth, Health, 15 May 2026
The importance of the self in American culture seems to have become even more pronounced since about the mid-20th century, when the communal—and sometimes conformist—spirit of the 1950s gave way to movements for individual rights and a cultural focus on self-reflection and self-help.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 May 2026
By the time their seventh child, Angel, was born on April 19, 1927, the Delgadillos had settled in Seligman, a tiny town whose name is locally pronounced Se-LIG-man.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
And the researchers only measured DNA changes in blood—not in other parts of the body, like muscle tissue, where cellular changes from exercise may be more pronounced.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 15 May 2026
The importance of the self in American culture seems to have become even more pronounced since about the mid-20th century, when the communal—and sometimes conformist—spirit of the 1950s gave way to movements for individual rights and a cultural focus on self-reflection and self-help.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Verb
On Sunday, police said the department was notified that the girl had succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 May 2026
By the time their seventh child, Angel, was born on April 19, 1927, the Delgadillos had settled in Seligman, a tiny town whose name is locally pronounced Se-LIG-man.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronounced
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For families dealing with allergies, wildfire smoke, pets or newer homes with lingering chemical odors, upgrading to a real HEPA air purifier can make a noticeable difference.—
Ryan Brennan
May 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Either way, the presence of the nutsedge has given a clear roadmap for corrective maintenance on an issue that often isn’t noticeable until root rot sets in.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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That was unusually blunt from the typically genial Pritzker, who’s mainly tried to keep a public lid on his obvious irritation with Johnson.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Find the topic gaps nobody is filling Every niche has angles that are obvious in hindsight.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Lynch, the SponsorUnited CEO, said marketing deals now allow sportsbooks to blanket arenas with advertising that shows up in broadcasts.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Clark did wrestle at Madison during the 2024-25 season, Canning said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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That line, uttered by Duncan in the last scene of this week’s episode, is as succinct a thesis statement as The Audacity has offered about the ethical wasteland of Silicon Valley.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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The reference, for those who don’t closely follow conservative news sources, was to a line Obama uttered in 2012.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
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In 1948, the independent state of Israel was proclaimed in Tel Aviv by David Ben-Gurion, who became its first prime minister.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The ruling, upheld by the state Supreme Court, prompted the mayor, who proclaimed at the time that failure was not an option, to pursue other options to make the project’s tall buildings possible.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2026
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References to gambling during NBA games analyzed by The Post appeared on average in 1 of every 3 minutes and were often prominent.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Perhaps the most blatant example came during the federal surge of immigration enforcement in Minnesota this winter, sparked by the MAGA influencer Nick Shirley’s viral videos, which quickly became an excuse for the Department of Homeland Security to carry out immigration raids.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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The rogues’ gallery of killers released by the Parole Board came with rap sheets often marked by blatant disregard for human life.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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Nelson Mandela recited it in prison to give himself heart.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Another resident, Tony Bieniosek, recited a poem to thank the outgoing trustees for their years of service to the district.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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“Pronounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronounced. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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