pronounced 1 of 2

adjective

prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
Definition of pronouncednext
1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention a pronounced tendency to slurp her soup

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2
as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad walking with a pronounced limp

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pronounced

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verb

past tense of pronounce
1
as in said
to correctly produce the sound of (a word or letter) with one's voice How do you pronounce your last name? We practiced pronouncing our Spanish vocabulary words .

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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
Adjective
The bill's passage was even more striking in an election year, when divisions are generally more pronounced. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 June 2026 The effects were more pronounced in smokers and participants with high-risk occupations. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
The man was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 He was taken to Bellevue Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said, adding that an investigation was ongoing. — Reuters, NBC news, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pronounced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronounced
  1. noticeable
  2. obvious
  3. said
  4. uttered
  5. proclaimed
  6. prominent
  7. blatant
  8. recited
Adjective
  • North America was the main surprise, while Africa also contributed a noticeable share of the increase from a much smaller base.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Frustingly for Croatia, Matanović’s tiny touch was barely noticeable with the naked eye.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of obvious
Verb
  • Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of said
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  • Throughout the entire event, Dylan’s name was never uttered once.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026
  • The suspect tried to open the aircraft door during the flight and, when restrained by the crew, uttered racial and homophobic slurs against the professionals, the statement said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Definition of uttered
Verb
  • Major League Eating proclaimed him 2024 Rookie of the Year in the competitive eating world.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
  • Transplants from the British Isles In 1776, as the nation’s founding generation proclaimed democratic ideals, music in the emerging United States consisted largely of British ballads, fiddle tunes, sea chanteys and hymns.
    — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of proclaimed
Adjective
  • One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Commissioned by Mattel as a blatant weekly half-hour commercial for its popular toy line, the show pits He-Man and his heroic chums against the evil (but strangely inept) Skeletor in a battle for control of Castle Grayskull.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026
  • However, the fun police in the NBA’s legal department would (correctly) view this is as blatant cap circumvention, and would not treat this as a laughing matter.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of blatant
Verb
  • He and Feddon recited prayers, which the priest had found for him, that pilgrims have spoken for generations along the Camino.
    — Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
  • Watching the hearing via Zoom from a prison holding room, Powell wiped his eyes and sighed heavily as Cribbs once again recited the facts of the case before Judge Rachelle Carnesale, explaining when Walton was fatally shot.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
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