make a splash

phrase

informal
: to attract a lot of attention in an exciting way
The young director is making (quite) a splash in Hollywood.
The news of her arrest made a huge splash.

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Hope sprung eternal not on opening night but on July 1, when every fan could believe their GM was preparing to make a splash. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026 This doesn’t taste like GTS or WLW, but 1792 XV is a bold, fruit-forward bourbon that will no doubt make a splash with fans of well-aged, barrel-proof whiskey. Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Best Amazon Fourth of July Swim Deals Get ready to make a splash this Fourth of July with these flattering and stylish swimsuit deals. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

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“Make a splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20splash. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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