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Adjective
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Noah is really careful about not having any performances in the show, like with showy moments.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026 -
The heated in-ground pool and bluestone patio in the backyard sit naturally within the space, and the overall effect is more understated than showy.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ditching her signature light brown, mid-length hair, Hadid debuted a striking blonde pixie cut.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The companies are actively seeking to replace striking crew.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Not everyone in the AI policy world thought the flashy, expensive events were worth the time.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Versace became the unofficial uniform at nightclubs—skin-tight minidresses for her, flashy silk shirts for him—and sales at the brand’s boutique in nearby Bal Harbour soared.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The offering is the latest splashy option in the fast-expanding world of premium credit cards that are branded not as simple payment tools, but as lifestyles.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The push for more splashy reporting that will ripple out beyond the network’s airwaves is a clear part of that strategy.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even though researchers have found no evidence that contemporary populations use one hemisphere of the brain any more than the other, every part of this picture is presented with slick confidence.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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With water constantly dripping from above, the surface was slick and unstable.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Inside these flamboyant animal costumes, with cartoonish eyes and plushy paws, are people belonging to a subculture known as furries.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Mulkey is known for her flamboyant attire during games and for winning multiple national championships.—
Joe Davidson
March 27,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The coppery hue comes through as red in contrast with her eye color and glossy lips, outlined in a tan pencil.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2026
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After that, paper media gets a lot glossier, and a lot more knowing.—
Laura Brown,
Artforum,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With a snazzy woodgrain finish, HP's new line of OmniDesk towers harkens back to an older era of computing on the outside while delivering modern-age components and performance.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Folks can option the Corolla Cross with AWD ($1,400), a convenience package with a power liftgate and moonroof ($1,250), JBL premium audio ($800), and snazzy paint like my tester’s Soul Red Crystal ($475).—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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