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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a splashy new restaurant that's currently the in place to go
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as in flashy
attractively eye-catching in style
a splashy ad for the new brand of blue jeans
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as in loud
excessively showy
a splashy outfit that was definitely out of place in church
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Recent Examples of splashy
The two men were splashy choices by Trump, far better known for their media presence and fondness for MAGA-friendly soundbites than for concrete accomplishments.
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
The biggest source of headlines and volatility from this splashy new age company is their weight loss drug that competes with Lilly’s and Novo Nordisk GLP-1 drugs.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
Together, the pair are partially responsible for some of the splashiest new works on Broadway in the past five years, like A Doll’s House, David Bryne’s American Utopia, Jeremy O. Harris’ Slave Play, and the 2023 revival of The Wiz.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Wicked could end up being too big and splashy and divisive for its own good, resulting in a smaller film winning.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
The biggest source of headlines and volatility from this splashy new age company is their weight loss drug that competes with Lilly’s and Novo Nordisk GLP-1 drugs.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
Together, the pair are partially responsible for some of the splashiest new works on Broadway in the past five years, like A Doll’s House, David Bryne’s American Utopia, Jeremy O. Harris’ Slave Play, and the 2023 revival of The Wiz.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Wicked could end up being too big and splashy and divisive for its own good, resulting in a smaller film winning.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashy
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But his rhetoric has taken a noticeable rightward turn in the weeks since Trump’s election victory, particularly on immigration, with Adams boosting the president-elect’s platform and appearing enthusiastic about the incoming administration.Anthony Izaguirre and Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The ability to manage more concurrent operations without scaling hardware was a noticeable improvement.Shamaila Mahmood, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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While its interior design is less flashy than rivals from Ferrari and Lamborghini, the aesthetic is pleasing, and outward visibility is excellent.Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 6 Jan. 2023
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If McCarthy falls shorts, that hands leverage to people are every bit as extreme as Greene, though slightly less flashy about it—Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, and Matt Gaetz.Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 3 Jan. 2023
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And that’s the fine line developers and studio heads have to walk in the face of this newer, meaner, louder movement against diversity in the industry: whether or not to acknowledge its existence.Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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The result has been a film rollout that at times feels louder than the film itself.New York Times, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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One such name was DeSantis, Trump’s former primary challenger and prominent conservative figure.Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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With every testimony, Al-Hamada quickly became one of the most prominent advocates for Syrian prisoners held by Assad's regime, at least 157,000 between 2011 and August 2024, including thousands of women and children, according to a report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR).Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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In early November, Crawford shared an Instagram post showcasing a glowy, makeup-free look, natural hair, and a comfy yet stylish sleep camisole to promote her skincare line Meaningful Beauty.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Excellent traction is ideal for winter conditions, and this supportive boot is casually stylish, too.Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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In today’s noisy landscape, initial efforts to get a fledgling client noticed may fall short.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Positive energy Bears wide receiver DJ Moore looked around a noisy Friday afternoon locker room when asked how the team has handled the recent coaching changes.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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But also like Dead to Me, No Good Deed uses the dramatic underpinnings of its central situation to give juicy, emotionally varied material to a cast of actors making the most out of every predictably outrageous zig and zag.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Food and energy prices also can experience dramatic shifts on a month-to-month basis because of one-time or atypical events such as weather, supply disruptions or disease.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nothing to give that chic, snazzy feel like red nails.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hosts Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning helmed the event, delighting attendees and viewers with quirky jokes, snazzy outfit changes and even heartfelt moments.Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Splashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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