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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
Side One is a series of short pop songs, very catchy on the surface.
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Liza Lentini, SPIN, 15 May 2026
Nicks and Buckingham's penchant for brilliant and catchy melodies coupled with their creative and romantic tensions made Fleetwood Mac a musical tour de force, and the band became one of the most successful acts of the 1970s.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
But the catchy tunes are not what the birds themselves are paying attention to.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
Born Ereunna McCoy, BunnaB captures the spirit of Atlanta through colorful, witty rhymes and catchy adlibs, boosted by her vibrant delivery.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Liza Lentini, SPIN, 15 May 2026
Nicks and Buckingham's penchant for brilliant and catchy melodies coupled with their creative and romantic tensions made Fleetwood Mac a musical tour de force, and the band became one of the most successful acts of the 1970s.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
But the catchy tunes are not what the birds themselves are paying attention to.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
Born Ereunna McCoy, BunnaB captures the spirit of Atlanta through colorful, witty rhymes and catchy adlibs, boosted by her vibrant delivery.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
Adjective
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Another noticeable increase is related to cleaning/damage deposits for swim meets at the aquatics center, which are increasing from $200 to $300 each.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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If your flimsy flip-flops leave your feet aching by noon, these Vionic flats are a noticeable upgrade.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Building the program had proved difficult.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Sindcom 14-Piece Food Storage Containers Set The pantry is one of the most difficult places to organize thanks to boxes of cereal, pasta, baking ingredients, and more scattered about.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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His effectiveness, though, has been sporadic.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Your inbox, texts or daily plans could get busy fast, and one sporadic exchange might shift your perspective.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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The Golden Knights, obviously, are the most prominent example of this mode of team construction.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Tom Thorstad’s grave in the Chesterton Cemetery lies in a prominent place, next to where the American Legion Post 170 holds its annual Memorial Day program.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Management has partly attributed the membership slowdown to tougher comparisons from a year earlier, but there’s more to the story.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The California Assembly on Thursday overwhelming voted in favor of a bill that would prohibit children under 16 years old from having a social media account, setting up what is likely to continue to be a tough battle over the coming months.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The air force also operates limited transport and rotary-wing assets, including Antonov An-2, An-26 and An-32 aircraft, occasional Ilyushin transports, and approximately 13 helicopters, including Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-14 and Mi-24 variants used for transport, naval support and utility missions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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However, from such dizzy heights, the fall from grace has been dramatic.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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What wasn’t was Eastern Michigan and Oceanside’s Leovao twins first surviving Sunday’s stroke-play cut from 30 to 15 teams, then advancing to Tuesday morning’s quarterfinals, then knocking off Texas in dramatic fashion to reach the afternoon semis.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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But in all these cases, unopened soda is shelf-stable and not sensitive to refrigeration cycles.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Raw vegetables may preserve nutrients that are sensitive to heat, while cooked vegetables can make others easier to absorb.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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