1.   One conspicuous sign of the growth of international studies is the number of study-abroad programs now being offered.

2.   This show presents an almost blinding demonstration of the desire to overwhelm onlookers with conspicuous signs of wealth.

3.   Yes, political looniness is a conspicuous sign of our times.

4.   Yet conspicuous signs of ageism pervade the industry.

5.   Although the investigator refused to say how police discovered the ring, the conspicuous signs of wealth from some of the unemployed drivers apparently helped catch their attention.

6.   The steadily high ratings gained by electronic bands on the pages of leading music magazines proved to be a conspicuous sign of the coming storm.