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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
will need a catchy slogan to sell the new product, which is actually pretty boring
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as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
Professor Hartman's exams always include at least one catchy question
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
she was so winded that her breathing came in catchy gasps
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Recent Examples of catchy
The band stood out from its Sub Pop labelmates for mixing shoegaze with a brighter indie pop sound — including catchy harmonies from vocalists Shannon and Moore.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
The whole family loved how the elephant played peek-a-boo with its ears and sang a fun (and catchy) song.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, clips from catchy commercials for Crossfire and Skip It and flashes of popular toys like Furbies and Pokémon cards remind viewers just how prominent toy culture was throughout that time.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
While people all over the globe were chanting the catchy lyrics, many listeners probably didn’t realize each line was actually a different hit from the ’80s.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
The whole family loved how the elephant played peek-a-boo with its ears and sang a fun (and catchy) song.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, clips from catchy commercials for Crossfire and Skip It and flashes of popular toys like Furbies and Pokémon cards remind viewers just how prominent toy culture was throughout that time.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
While people all over the globe were chanting the catchy lyrics, many listeners probably didn’t realize each line was actually a different hit from the ’80s.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Related Articles There are some minor and barely noticeable physical improvements over previous models, such as a slightly less prominent camera bump in the back.Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Other experiments are less noticeable but nonetheless consequential: by increasing early voting, for example, states have observed changes in who participates in elections, including those previously left out of the process.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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The melodic lines, particularly for brass, are very difficult to navigate.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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High frequencies are more difficult to block out than other tones, as high-end noise-cancelling headphones from Apple, Bose, and Sony perform similarly.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Haze — a cousin of drum legend Buddy Rich — went on to appear in Corman’s 1963 films The Terror and X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes and would have sporadic film and TV roles culminating with the 2010 gangland drama feature Nobody Smiling.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety As for adult viewers, they may be engrossed during the sporadic stretches of middling suspense, and impressed by the striking cinematography of Idan Menin, which greatly enhances the movie’s overall impact.Joe Leydon, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles There are some minor and barely noticeable physical improvements over previous models, such as a slightly less prominent camera bump in the back.Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Those companies sued the bejesus out of prominent election deniers, including Fox News (which settled with Dominion for just under $800 million), Trump lawyer Sidney Powell, Trump sorta-lawyer-but-now-disbarred Rudy Giuliani and that dude who sells pillows.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Buffs need to find a way to grind out tough yards on the ground, especially late.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Bosa confirmed Wednesday that playing through a hip injury last game was the toughest pain he’s endured in 5 1/2 seasons.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Staying in touch: Send occasional check-ins, updates, or tips to keep your business top of mind.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The army has returned to several areas of Gaza multiple times after previous operations, as Hamas continues to carry out hit-and-run attacks on troops and fire occasional rockets into Israel.Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lerner expects some trading churn this week but nothing too dramatic.Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The August rally was merely a blip in an otherwise dramatic depreciation of the currency since 2012.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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People who are sensitive to stimulants or have a medical condition that can be negatively impacted by stimulants, such as arrhythmia or anxiety, may want to avoid these products or talk to a healthcare provider first.Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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The group is known for deploying ransomware that encrypts data and uses double extortion tactics, threatening to release sensitive information on its dark web leak site if ransom demands are not met.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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