make a splash
idiom
informal
: to attract a lot of attention in an exciting way
The young director is making (quite) a splash in Hollywood.
The news of her arrest made a huge splash.
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Winner: Scottie Scheffler The World No. 1 will be looking to make a splash before defending his title at the Masters Tournament, and what better place to do it than a course that has always been friendly to him like Memorial Park.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
With that, Seyfried’s ready to show her clean, unfussy beauty look to the world—and perhaps make a splash in the produce aisle.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Below, 20 Forbes Business Council members share effective ways new businesses can make a splash in their local area for the short and long term.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Lamborghini clearly intends to make a splash in contrast to how supercar makers have gone about incorporating hybrid technology into its products, which is often announced with less fanfare even given its use in Formula 1 racing.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
With that, Seyfried’s ready to show her clean, unfussy beauty look to the world—and perhaps make a splash in the produce aisle.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Below, 20 Forbes Business Council members share effective ways new businesses can make a splash in their local area for the short and long term.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Lamborghini clearly intends to make a splash in contrast to how supercar makers have gone about incorporating hybrid technology into its products, which is often announced with less fanfare even given its use in Formula 1 racing.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Make a splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20splash. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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