as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of showy
In the primary suite, the chatelaine’s dressing room is a fashionista’s dream with a showy display for her shoes, in which every pair is presented like jewelry on a backlit white onyx Goldshire background.
—
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
The main stairs lead up to a duplex designed as a rental, with a loggia over 49th Street and a showy centerpiece: a curving staircase with a chrome handrail designed by Sanders, who also designed tubular chrome furniture.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2025
Under pressure to demonstrate to Ukraine’s ficklest allies that Ukraine still has reserves of strength and the capacity to keep fighting, Zelensky and his top generals have done the showy thing: formed new brigades.
—David Axe, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Marvel Studios/Disney+ Ars Technica: The city is very much a character, not just a showy backdrop.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for showy
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
The main stairs lead up to a duplex designed as a rental, with a loggia over 49th Street and a showy centerpiece: a curving staircase with a chrome handrail designed by Sanders, who also designed tubular chrome furniture.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2025
Under pressure to demonstrate to Ukraine’s ficklest allies that Ukraine still has reserves of strength and the capacity to keep fighting, Zelensky and his top generals have done the showy thing: formed new brigades.
—David Axe, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Marvel Studios/Disney+ Ars Technica: The city is very much a character, not just a showy backdrop.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for showy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showy
Adjective
-
This gap is especially noticeable in close relationships, such as those with family and close friends, where shared understanding is critical to maintaining connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
-
The impact of that indirect heat was particularly noticeable in our onion test.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2025
Adjective
-
As one of silvaner’s most prominent and historic producers, Wirsching has spent much of her career introducing silvaner to the world.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
-
The gym makes its most prominent return in the universe's seventh installment, the beginning of the Creed franchise.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
-
But the real draw is the close-ups on slices of pork bubbling and sizzling on hot grills, plus the dramatic pans over bowls of banchan.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
-
Think about incorporating brocade brilliance and making florals interesting in a dramatic way.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
-
Which ever of the two superstars steps up the biggest tonight can give their team a commanding lead as the series starts to come to a close.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
-
Adam Henrique scored twice in what was a brutally physical first period, sparking the Oilers to a dominant 3-0 win to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round series.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Adjective
-
In the past several weeks, President Donald Trump, who has never been fastidious about separating public and private business, has been involved in a remarkable number of potential conflicts of interest.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
-
For any teenage prodigy, that represents a remarkable start to a career.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
-
It’s got a wide range from super fine powdery grains to cracked peppercorns and has impressive output with fewer twists.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2025
-
Throughout the past three seasons, the show has also boasted an impressive roster of A-list guest stars, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Joel McHale, John Mulaney, Bob Odenkirk, Will Poulter, Olivia Colman, Sarah Paulson, Molly Ringwald, John Cena and Josh Hartnett.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
20 May 2025
Adjective
-
Full sun Soil Type: Well-draining sandy loam Soil pH: Slightly to moderately acidic USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 10-12 While dichondra silver falls is a desert plant in its native environment, it's grown as a striking annual across the South.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
-
Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Nottingham Forest are all within striking distance, and max points here would go a long way in helping Aston Villa's chances.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Adjective
-
The most conspicuous change that will occur if the budget is approved is that both the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS) will end with the Artemis III mission scheduled to fly in, perhaps, 2027.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 May 2025
-
Anatomical features lost to time Today, ants are one of the most conspicuous and abundant groups of insects on the planet, found on all continents except Antarctica, the study noted.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share