How to Use make a splash in a Sentence

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  • Texas likes to make a splash even if that splash is a belly flop.
    Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas News, 13 Mar. 2023
  • That could mean the team will look to make a splash this offseason.
    Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Will the Bears be able to make a splash or two in free agency?
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Hoping to make a splash this swimwear season, but don’t know where to start?
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • And Roseman is never afraid to make a splash.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Take a cue from Kate and make a splash in tartan this season.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2022
  • But rarely does a crowd reaction at an event make a splash in the broader world.
    Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Ride all your favorite rides, make a splash on all your favorite water slides, food and shows.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 June 2022
  • Lee has the pedigree and experience to make a splash on her own.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The Patriots also could still try to make a splash move via trade.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
  • So, given the chance to make a splash, the Broncos chose not to dip their toes in the pool.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Our initial takeaway this year was that the new devices and features were enough to make a splash.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Baby bangs, however, are a celeb go-to when looking to change it up and make a splash.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Sep. 2022
  • It's been close to two months since the start of free agency, and the Warriors have yet to make a splash.
    Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
  • However, the team has been overdue to make a splash move at the deadline for bullpen help for a few years now.
    Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
  • As for the Heat, Pat Riley has been looking to make a splash.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • 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
  • Apple likes to make a splash with its announcement that a special event is coming.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • And while diamonds may be the star of the show, other gemstones also make a splash.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2024
  • Now is the time to make a splash move, and dealing for Crosby would qualify.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The Gathering, spent the last few years investing to make a splash in video games.
    Jason Schreier, Bloomberg.com, 3 Jan. 2023
  • They are set up to make a splash in free agency, whether that will be this winter or in future offseasons.
    Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
  • And a Black man's videos about encounters with his neighbors while fishing make a splash.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 28 July 2023
  • The best part is, these swimsuits will make a splash in the water, but only a drop in your checking account.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024
  • Buc-ee’s is not the only big gas station to make a splash in the Kansas City metro.
    Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2024
  • Logic is gearing up to make a splash in 2023 with a little help from his friends.
    Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Straight from New Zealand, the brand's first white wine is guaranteed to make a splash.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Emma Stone loves to make a splash on the Golden Globes red carpet.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
  • People of all ages can make a splash this summer in Charlotte with affordable swim lessons.
    Trinity Olivier, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
  • Oh, and the fact that the Sens don’t own a plethora of assets in their prospect pool or available draft picks to make a splash.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026

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