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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
Though it's based on a toy, this film appeals to all ages, with building blocks for success that include an engaging story, catchy musical numbers, an A-list voice cast, and the limitless world of LEGO.
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Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Each year, brands seem to outdo themselves with bigger celebrities, funnier advertisements and catchier slogans.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Indeed, there is probably no catchier star pattern in the entire sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Known for his catchy melodies (from heaven), encouraging lyrics, and soulful samples, there was no doubt that his tribute would start the program strong.
—Essence, 31 Jan. 2026
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Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Each year, brands seem to outdo themselves with bigger celebrities, funnier advertisements and catchier slogans.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Indeed, there is probably no catchier star pattern in the entire sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Known for his catchy melodies (from heaven), encouraging lyrics, and soulful samples, there was no doubt that his tribute would start the program strong.
—Essence, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
Adjective
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Tuesday's storm is not a major storm but, will deliver a noticeable change from the stretch of unseasonably warm, near record temperatures of the last few days.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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One shopper said that the effects have been noticeable to others as well.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mascherano said his second-half lineup change was a difficult one to make.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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The winners said the warmer-than-normal conditions made a challenging course even more difficult.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The system recorded 15 sporadic eruptions between October 2010 and January 2011, and eruptions remained few and far between until October 2017.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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But this follows the introduction of the iPhone 16e last year, a departure from the sporadic releases of its previous budget smartphone, the SE line.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The caveat is that the most prominent critic is ourselves, which is why being gentle and empathetic to our personal causes and those of others is essential.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Images in the video include a photo of the Starbucks logo with bloody Israeli flag stickers a shrinking Palestine map, and archival clips of prominent Black and anti-Zionist intellectuals like Angela Davis and Stokely Carmichael.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Heat’s climb to get out of the play-in tournament this season just got tougher.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Regulation overseas may be a tougher sell.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Though an occasional cellphone or refrigerator does make an appearance, Salvation takes place against an epic, timeless canvas, one filled with torchlit gatherings, solitary figures lurking in caves, and ghostly hallucinations.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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After season 17, Warner only made occasional appearances on SVU, most recently in 2021.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In contrast, many of today's female contestants have Botox-smooth foreheads, clear, dewy skin, dramatic brows and lashes, and sparkling white smiles.—
Erika W. Smith,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jean-Luc Godard used nonprofessionals to rend the dramatic fabric and expose the artifices of performance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Calming Medicinal Botanicals Korean insiders know that soothing ingredients such as mugwort extract and Centella asiatica (commonly referred to as cica) still reign supreme in K-Beauty to help treat inflamed or sensitive skin.—
Charlotte Cho,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2026
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That insight, relayed to Israeli counterparts, accelerated the timeline for a strike to capitalize on the opportunity, the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters, told CBS News.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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