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as in prominent
likely to attract attention
has a gallery of flamboyant gestures that makes him easy to imitate
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as in loud
excessively showy
Las Vegas showgirls wearing flamboyant headdresses
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Recent Examples of flamboyant
But in lieu of a flamboyant, la dolce vita–style lifestyle brand, Bottega only whispered of luxury.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
In the revival, Eddie Redmayne originated the role (to mixed reviews), though the flamboyant host is most associated with Joel Grey, who won a Tony Award for his portrayal in the original Broadway production and an Oscar for the same role in the film.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Feb. 2025
This meant large expanses of glass that foster easy indoor-outdoor living and innovative (and sometimes flamboyant) roof designs.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
Based on Scott Thorson’s memoir of his time as Liberace’s boyfriend, Behind the Candelabra is also one of the infamously cerebral filmmaker’s warmest movies, showing how the aspiring veterinarian (Matt Damon) came into the orbit of the famously flamboyant performer (Michael Douglas).
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
In the revival, Eddie Redmayne originated the role (to mixed reviews), though the flamboyant host is most associated with Joel Grey, who won a Tony Award for his portrayal in the original Broadway production and an Oscar for the same role in the film.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Feb. 2025
This meant large expanses of glass that foster easy indoor-outdoor living and innovative (and sometimes flamboyant) roof designs.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
Based on Scott Thorson’s memoir of his time as Liberace’s boyfriend, Behind the Candelabra is also one of the infamously cerebral filmmaker’s warmest movies, showing how the aspiring veterinarian (Matt Damon) came into the orbit of the famously flamboyant performer (Michael Douglas).
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flamboyant
Adjective
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Biden also commuted the sentences of most of the inmates on federal death row, and pardoned prominent figures including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Once in Boston, he is paired with Detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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Roger Goodell Taylor Swift breaks his record for loudest boos received at a Super Bowl. 13.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2025
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Also garnering a Grammy and Peabody, the show centered on a gifted teen trying to come of age in a chaotic household full of loud and oft-dimwitted grown-ups and siblings.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Dehydrated skin can make fine lines more noticeable.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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The penalty tilt has noticeable in the past 12 Kansas City postseason games as Chiefs opponents have been flagged more 11 times, with one tie.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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White Noise—The womb is a noisy place, so a white-noise machine, fan, or vacuum can create a familiar, calming background sound.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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The background gets predictably noisy due to the Tiny SE’s small sensor, showing significantly more grain across flat surfaces than the Tiny 2.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, Saldaña sported a dramatic strapless gown.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
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The dramatic shedding of pounds across the U.S.—which in 2023 witnessed its first drop in the national obesity rate in 10 years—has cost tailors like Martorano new orders as existing customers pursue alterations instead.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After a season of gaudy stats, but a few high-leverage failures (4 runs vs. Yankees; failure to appear against his old squad, the Phils).—
Eno Sarris,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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The paintings of Mickalene Thomas are big, bold, gaudy, and beautiful, embedded with rhinestones, daubed with phosphorescent color, and composed like crazy quilts.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2025
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Halftime report The Kings only trailed by eight following a 3-pointer by Fox with 7:58 to play in the second quarter, but the Thunder staged a 21-6 run to take a commanding lead.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
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Boston outscored Chicago 41-28, led by as many as 19 points and took a commanding 68-51 lead into halftime.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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As for the backyard — equipped with a pool and outdoor seating area with a fireplace — fans may recognize it as the spot where many extravagant parties hosted by the family were held.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Stories of tyranny, extravagant spending, and bizarre behavior have cemented his legacy as a symbol of decadence and madness.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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