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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
will need a catchy slogan to sell the new product, which is actually pretty boring
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as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
Professor Hartman's exams always include at least one catchy question
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
she was so winded that her breathing came in catchy gasps
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Recent Examples of catchy
The software even ranks the clips based on how catchy the hook is, whether the topic of the clip is trending, and more.
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Emma Cortes Ellendt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
But no one has something that is very catchy and sticks in your head, and everyone seems to love it, too.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
The lack of a story doesn’t matter much because performances are executed beautifully and the lyrics are very catchy.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Disney Expect the music to be catchy, too
While Disney may have eliminated musical numbers from some of its more recent live-action films, rest assured that Zegler’s pipes will be on full display in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves 2.0.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
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Emma Cortes Ellendt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
But no one has something that is very catchy and sticks in your head, and everyone seems to love it, too.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
The lack of a story doesn’t matter much because performances are executed beautifully and the lyrics are very catchy.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Disney Expect the music to be catchy, too
While Disney may have eliminated musical numbers from some of its more recent live-action films, rest assured that Zegler’s pipes will be on full display in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves 2.0.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Yet there were no noticeable MAGA hats at Edwards’ town hall.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As college sports continues its rapid professionalization, the ACC is in a difficult spot.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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In an era that would otherwise be dominated by the same handful of rich, powerful clubs, disruption — different names challenging for and winning the prizes — has never been more difficult or more important.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Peoples Gas has been onsite multiple times over the winter and identified the boiler exhaust flue as a potential source of the sporadic smell, district officials said.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Local media did sporadic stories about the local flooding, but there were endless reports about Western NC, including from national news outlets.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After the round, Morikawa quickly left the course without talking to the media, a move that garnered heavy criticism from plenty of very prominent voices such as Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee and PGA Tour pro Rocco Mediate.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been one of the prominent voices on measles, making comments that public health experts say are not accurate.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The opening weekend miss for what was a very buzzy Sundance title back in 2023 about a troubled but ambitious bodybuilder follows controversy around its star and comes at a tough time for indie films in general.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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As long as Flagg is on the floor, the Blue Devils will be a tough out.—
Tobias Bass,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, Gen Z is coming of age at a time when the majority of Americans believe that democracy is poorly functioning, and when community is defined by unanswered texts, occasional video calls, and the lack of third spaces.—
Olivia Antigua,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Even their occasional technical difficulties resolved into exhilarating feedback storms.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Fighting Irish have some newfound momentum after a close first-round victory, arriving energized after edging out Pitt in dramatic fashion, 55-54.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The dramatic reduction in staff will likely have significant impacts for millions of student loan borrowers in repayment, those who are seeking student loan forgiveness, and college students applying for federal student aid.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The request seeks information on DOGE's use of artificial intelligence, access to sensitive data, and its role in firing federal employees.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Age is also a risk factor — older adults may already have issues with sleep due to existing health conditions, medications and chronic pain, and so may be especially sensitive to additional stress.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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