make a splash
idiom
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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While other Tuscan winemakers trying to make a splash veer toward international varieties and IGT classifications, Giovanni Mazzei wanted to remain true to Chianti Classico.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
The Blue Jays introduced Cease to the media as a member of the organization for the first time during the winter meetings, but Toronto didn't make a splash.
—Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
But those 11 games have provided the Chiefs with an opportunity to make a splash to open the second half.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025
Whether you’re headed to a white elephant party, a secret Santa exchange, or filling stockings, my go-to, one-stop-shop for holiday gifts under $30 (that actually make a splash) is Amazon.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
The Blue Jays introduced Cease to the media as a member of the organization for the first time during the winter meetings, but Toronto didn't make a splash.
—Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
But those 11 games have provided the Chiefs with an opportunity to make a splash to open the second half.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025
Whether you’re headed to a white elephant party, a secret Santa exchange, or filling stockings, my go-to, one-stop-shop for holiday gifts under $30 (that actually make a splash) is Amazon.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make a splash
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“Make a splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20splash. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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