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Friday, December 2, 2011

85. Conspicuous


From, “Children of the Revolution ,” by Jeremy Page, 11/26/11, The Wall Street Journal:

“The offspring of [China] party leaders, often called "princelings," are becoming more conspicuous, through both their expanding business interests and their evident appetite for luxury, at a time when public anger is rising over reports of official corruption and abuse of power.”

Can you suggest an appropriate synonym?

Conspicuous: standing out to be clearly visible; attracting attention

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