as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Recent Examples of showy
True lilies include showy varieties such as Easter, tiger, and Oriental lilies.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Undoubtedly, the main draw for this dress is the twisted, low back which tastefully showed off my tan without looking too showy.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The back half is comprised of less showy songs that fold midlife introspection into broader concerns.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Stroll down Main Road and admire houses representing every era of Westport’s long colonial and maritime history, from Cape Cod cottages and colonial saltboxes to showy Greek Revival sea captains’ homes.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for showy
Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Undoubtedly, the main draw for this dress is the twisted, low back which tastefully showed off my tan without looking too showy.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The back half is comprised of less showy songs that fold midlife introspection into broader concerns.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Stroll down Main Road and admire houses representing every era of Westport’s long colonial and maritime history, from Cape Cod cottages and colonial saltboxes to showy Greek Revival sea captains’ homes.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for showy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showy
Adjective
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This is particularly noticeable in the ballroom area, which hosts weekly wedding events, as well as other social and business functions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But let’s get back to that extraordinary customizable dashboard, one of the most noticeable features.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Now part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, this is one of the city’s most prominent addresses for creative types and travelers who know where to find the best service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The original sign for Joe Marty’s, named for a prominent local baseball player once thought to be a better prospect than Joe DiMaggio, wasn’t part of the listing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Ellis is the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson in Colorado.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Before the splitting of the Bronx into two commands, for the last three years Gurley was the commanding officer of Patrol Borough Bronx, overseeing the entire borough.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
26 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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The hotel, situated mid-way between the NGO-centric suburb of Pétion-Ville and downtown, is a remarkable illustration of what can be done.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Beyond all this, the new Space Age is remarkable in that what seemed like a neat compartment between Earth and space is breaking down.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Eventually, your eyes come to rest on the hotel’s facade—an impressive grid of local stone and wooden louvers that is Urquiola’s ode to the oeuvre of Rationalist architect Giuseppe Terragni.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The dam, a five-year construction job that was completed in 1936 during the depths of the Great Depression, is often hailed as one of the nation’s most impressive works of infrastructure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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In a striking shift, White voters without college degrees that voted to reelect Trump by a huge margin are now net-negative on his job approval.—
Hannah Knowles,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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Aversion The results revealed the striking impact of leadership.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Beverly Hills may be the most car-conscious and car-conspicuous neighborhood in Los Angeles.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Cases of domestic servitude are even less conspicuous.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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