as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Recent Examples of showy
The new Trump administration, eager for a showy start, has been preparing to conduct raids against migrants in Chicago as soon as Tuesday, until the details leaked.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
Rainy springtime walk in Central Park This is a showy couple with a penchant for theatrics.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
The operatic numbers are showy and gorgeous, with great costumes and production design.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The trouble for the 17-year-old seemed likely to be that her number wasn’t nearly as showy and exciting as Aliyah and Austyns’ were.
—Charles Masson, TVLine, 25 Nov. 2024
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
Rainy springtime walk in Central Park This is a showy couple with a penchant for theatrics.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
The operatic numbers are showy and gorgeous, with great costumes and production design.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The trouble for the 17-year-old seemed likely to be that her number wasn’t nearly as showy and exciting as Aliyah and Austyns’ were.
—Charles Masson, TVLine, 25 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for showy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showy
Adjective
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The lighter weight is definitely noticeable, which coupled with the rounded corners make the phone much more comfortable to hold.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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It’s been noticeable how much instruction the team has been giving Campbell, including manager Alex Cora, infield coach José Flores, Bregman and Trevor Story.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Zelensky arrived at the White House wearing a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident—a prominent element of the nation's flag and a symbol of power and authority—in addition to black cargo pants and boots.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Other prominent craftspeople have received an impressive amount of noms without a win.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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What Happens Next The dramatic turn of events could have far-reaching consequences in Europe and beyond.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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One other important but under-publicized recent change has been a dramatic infrastructure improvement in India’s roadways.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Boston committed 19 turnovers and looked a step slow in the paint (where Detroit owned a commanding 62-20 scoring edge) and in transition (29-8).—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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And now, with Zero Day, Bassett delivers yet another commanding performance—one that’s both timely and powerful.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
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The very fact that there is a debate to be had about which country has the advantage in this war shows a remarkable inversion in expectation.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Bollywood has seen some remarkable box office performances for re-releases in the past few months and the romantic movie, Sanam Teri Kasam is the latest one to lead the race.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The numbers from Watkins are even more impressive considering USC’s difficult schedule.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Think meat and seafood entrees, sandwiched by an appetizer menu featuring shrimp cocktail, arancini, and an impressive wine list.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In another striking display of Ukrainian air power on or just before Thursday, a robotic Aeroprakt A-22 bomber, presumably flown by the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces, flew low over Bryansk under the cover of darkness and dropped a 550-pound bomb on a Russian installation.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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For example, earlier this month, a striking residence refurbished by architect Robert Stone was hoisted onto the market for $7.5 million.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Costs have been driven in part by levies to prevent and insure against wildfires, but the analysts anticipate a less conspicuous source of pressure on power bills going forward: growing electricity demand from data centers.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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If Hochul does fire Adams, Cuomo — who’s kept a careful distance from Adams and a conspicuous silence about his problems — would almost surely enter the mayor’s race as its frontrunner instead of running against Hochul next year to win back his old job.—
Harry Siegel,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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