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.

Examples of make a splash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On offense, where there are no returning starters, junior running back Adrian Stanek, senior tight end Tanner Dye and senior wide receiver Luke Papesch hope to make a splash. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

After losing Mookie Betts to the Dodgers and not signing Bogaerts, Bloom needed to make a splash – for the team and for the fanbase. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Find 9 popular options that are sure to make a splash at your next beach or pool day below. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

According to multiple people briefed on FIFA’s planning for the competition, who wished to remain anonymous to protect relationships, Infantino was determined to make a splash and, in FIFA-land, nothing makes a splash quite like dollar signs. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Rhymes for make a splash

• ash
• bash
• brash
• cache
• cash
• clash
• crash
• dash
• flash
• gash
• hash
• lash