1
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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2
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 software even ranks the clips based on how catchy the hook is, whether the topic of the clip is trending, and more.
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Emma Cortes Ellendt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
But no one has something that is very catchy and sticks in your head, and everyone seems to love it, too.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
The lack of a story doesn’t matter much because performances are executed beautifully and the lyrics are very catchy.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Disney Expect the music to be catchy, too
While Disney may have eliminated musical numbers from some of its more recent live-action films, rest assured that Zegler’s pipes will be on full display in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves 2.0.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
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Emma Cortes Ellendt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
But no one has something that is very catchy and sticks in your head, and everyone seems to love it, too.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
The lack of a story doesn’t matter much because performances are executed beautifully and the lyrics are very catchy.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Disney Expect the music to be catchy, too
While Disney may have eliminated musical numbers from some of its more recent live-action films, rest assured that Zegler’s pipes will be on full display in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves 2.0.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, ad commitments to streaming video hubs rose a noticeable 35.3%, hiking to $11.1 billion from $8.2 billion in the previous market.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As college sports continues its rapid professionalization, the ACC is in a difficult spot.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Peoples Gas has been onsite multiple times over the winter and identified the boiler exhaust flue as a potential source of the sporadic smell, district officials said.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Local media did sporadic stories about the local flooding, but there were endless reports about Western NC, including from national news outlets.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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After the round, Morikawa quickly left the course without talking to the media, a move that garnered heavy criticism from plenty of very prominent voices such as Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee and PGA Tour pro Rocco Mediate.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Role Of Social Media Platforms Concern around social media is widespread and shared by many, including prominent voices.—
Rob Morris,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The New York Fed survey of consumer expectations showed respondents believe tougher economic conditions are ahead.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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Secret Service would likely have something to say about that, though the Cybertruck does have a pretty tough exterior.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even their occasional technical difficulties resolved into exhilarating feedback storms.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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But beyond those occasional dashes of inspiration, For Worse is a curiously tepid affair, uninterested in building out the world around Lauren or even in going that deep into Lauren’s feelings.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Reddit users are now chiming in on the situation, with many criticizing the mother-in-law for taking such a dramatic step in the first place.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Professional money managers who make both long and short wagers cut back risk exposure by selling stocks and covering shorts in a dramatic fashion on Friday and Monday.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, people with sensitive skin may experience mild skin irritation, which is often more prevalent with higher percentages of urea.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her role focused on safeguarding the CFPB's sensitive data, including transaction records from credit reporting agencies, complaints filed by citizens, and information from Big Tech companies under investigation.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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