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as in prominent
likely to attract attention
has a gallery of flamboyant gestures that makes him easy to imitate
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as in loud
excessively showy
Las Vegas showgirls wearing flamboyant headdresses
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Recent Examples of flamboyant
Nationalists pinned their hopes on a flamboyant local investor with a taste for tall buildings: Donald Trump.
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Told through new interviews with all four members, the film traces the band’s meteoric rise during the first half of the ‘80s propelled by George’s flamboyant look and persona.
—David Chiu, People.com, 12 June 2025
The royal quarters — including the precious Malachite Room and Maximillian’s flamboyant bedroom — are included in castle tours.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
Sly and the Family Stone were known for wearing flamboyant stage attire, as well as their adventurous blend of funk, R&B, soul, and Motown arrangements.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 9 June 2025
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Told through new interviews with all four members, the film traces the band’s meteoric rise during the first half of the ‘80s propelled by George’s flamboyant look and persona.
—David Chiu, People.com, 12 June 2025
The royal quarters — including the precious Malachite Room and Maximillian’s flamboyant bedroom — are included in castle tours.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
Sly and the Family Stone were known for wearing flamboyant stage attire, as well as their adventurous blend of funk, R&B, soul, and Motown arrangements.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flamboyant
Adjective
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The recent endorsement of Sliwa by prominent Jewish leader Dov Hikind has only solidified their certainty that the Orthodox voting bloc will put him over the top.—
Ken Frydman,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Julie Mehretu, one of the most prominent contemporary artists in the world.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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To give you an idea of how loud that is, city traffic is 85 decibels, and a siren is 120 decibels.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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Room for improvement The cabin is so loud even with the top up that conversation with a partner was difficult at speed.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Similar parents commenting on Diwa's post said the switch made a noticeable difference in their own homes, with several sharing anecdotes of improved moods and calmer transitions to offscreen activities.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Whereas androgenetic alopecia is characterized by the shrinking of hair follicles, which leads to thin, barely noticeable hair, the key indicators of CCCA are inflammation and damage to the follicles.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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If co-workers are noisy, ask for sound-cancelling headphones or a seating change.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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In a lively first-half played in front of a noisy crowd of 54,619, Chelsea were denied a penalty when Enzo Fernandez went down in the box after turning past Gerson, while at the other end Levi Colwill headed the ball off the line from a free kick.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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In this passionate Fire sign, the messenger planet speaks with confidence, courage and a dramatic flair.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Males are slightly smaller than females and are known for dramatic courtship displays involving rapid wing beats and vocal trills.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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But Oklahoma City engulfs basketball’s gaudiest attacks not in spite of its hacking but because of it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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On Saturday, on the streets of Washington, Donald Trump will throw himself a costly and ostentatious military parade, a gaudy display of waste and vainglory staged solely to inflate the president’s dirigible-sized ego.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Five minutes later, an own goal by Inter Miami defender Tomas Aviles, who was subbed into the match in the 19th minute, gave PSG a commanding 3-0 lead.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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The Democratic Socialist state Assembly member defied expectations and took a commanding lead in Tuesday's New York City mayoral primary.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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The Amazon founder, 61, and the Emmy-winning journalist, 55, recently concluded an extravagant celebration of their love, surrounded by entertainment's biggest stars, including the Kardashian-Jenner family, Oprah Winfrey and Leonardo DiCaprio.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Rosie O'Donnell is using her gift of gab to share her thoughts on billionaire Jeff Bezos' extravagant wedding to Lauren Sánchez over the weekend.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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“Flamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flamboyant. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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