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
Its mix of escapist fantasy and emotional substance has never felt more dialed in, nor the political relevance of staggering income inequality and meddlesome tycoons more pronounced. — Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 Kering said Gucci’s performance reflected the less pronounced impact of newness than in the second quarter, when creative director Demna’s first designs became more widely available in stores. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
She was taken to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 Bootcap, a toe cover for ski boots, and SPC/LST, pronounced specialist, a technical men’s apparel brand. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 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
  • Our final list is made up of the best six neck creams for older women that firmed skin and made things like tech neck, sagging, and crepey texture look a lot less noticeable and smoother.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Aldi’s Benton’s Original Chocolate Sandwich Creme Cookies have become a frequent Oreo comparison, and a Simply Recipes blind taste test found noticeable differences between the two, with the reviewer ultimately preferring Oreos.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • Aside from obvious fixes like leaking ceilings and sagging floors, the layout, which was chopped up into a warren of tight quarters, needed a full gut to allow the space to breathe and gain more light.
    — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The best way to alleviate the pressure, therefore, is not to wait on a return but to avoid stringing together so many obvious passing downs that allow the edge rushers to tee off.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of obvious
Verb
  • Brennan said his letter was based on direction offered by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in November.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Slide 1 of 15 The entries included license plate numbers, descriptions of vehicles and descriptions of law enforcement personnel Willie Herndon believed were following him, the complaint said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of said
Verb
  • Nothing was uttered on today’s call in the specific realm of talent relationships about former CCO Bajaria.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Though rarely uttered in the same sentence as brands such as Ralph Lauren or Calvin Klein, there’s a case to be made for Victoria’s Secret being one of America’s great fashion exports.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of uttered
Verb
  • After the election, armchair pundits and paid professionals proclaimed that Ronald Reagan had been right all along.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Netizens proclaimed their affection for the rattan man, claiming a combination of intrigue, longing, and confusion.
    — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclaimed
Adjective
  • On election night in 2025, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani began his victory speech by quoting Eugene Debs, one of the most prominent socialists in 20th-century American politics.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Owners Atlanta Dream The scheduling dispute also drew attention beyond the league, with prominent figures weighing in on the unusual Thursday afternoon tipoff.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • This blatant robbery is the pending bill to ban the 68 Central Park horse carriages.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The definition further added that neglect should involve blatant disregard of parental responsibilities resulting in a real, significant and imminent risk of harm to the child.
    — Jennifer L. Brinkley, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of blatant
Verb
  • Once Walsh and Colton recited their vows and were officially declared husband and wife, their attendants sent a parachute announcing the news to the people on the ground.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026
  • As Margaritora led the procedure, Gemelli’s medical staff recited the rosary prayer in the hospital chapel.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
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