"a conspicuous gap" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It means a noticeable or obvious space or hole. Example: There was a conspicuous gap between the two buildings, making it easy to see the busy street behind them.
This series seeks to fill a conspicuous gap in the burgeoning literature on terrorism, guerrilla warfare, and insurgency.
The new station, WRXP, at 94.7 FM, fills a conspicuous gap in the nation's largest media market.
The world's most celebrated popular music group had long left a conspicuous gap in the offerings of streaming sites, which have become increasingly mainstream despite some acts' concerns over royalties and other issues.
"In a First, the U.S. Army Hones an Antiterror Strategy for Africa, in Kansas" (news article, Oct. 19) exposes a conspicuous gap in American military training priorities in Africa.
Other lawyers who are following the trial, though, said that there remained a conspicuous gap in the prosecution's case: proof that the decisions and instructions of Mr. Mubarak and his lieutenants led directly to those shootings.
Senator Elizabeth Dole, Republican of North Carolina, a solid administration supporter and another senator up for re-election, told the two officials that a "conspicuous gap" exists between those backing a long-term commitment in Iraq and increasing numbers opposed to that idea.
No, the film does not mention Porter's homosexuality, but the director, Michael Curtiz, creates what seems in retrospect a conscious, conspicuous gap in the story of Porter's marriage to Linda (Alexis Smith).
Both sides agree there is a lot of this, over issues ranging from corruption to a huge and conspicuous gap between rich and poor.
His wrist spin fills the one conspicuous gap in the South African squad.
At Paper House, near Bloomingdale's, the wire racks devoted to Manhattan had conspicuous gaps.
Netto came up with some bargains, but there were also conspicuous gaps in their stock.
