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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
His strength — a timelessness unbound to a philosophy or fashion — has been a weakness when the modern owner of a Premier League club has expected a sales deck with catchy buzzwords evocative of tactical innovation.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The plot is thin, the songs aren’t particularly catchy, and even the stunt casting of Paris Hilton isn’t enough to keep you from yawning.
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Using catchy names like Skinny Drip, Athlete Drip or even Million Dollar Glow IV Drip, high doses of vitamins, minerals and other compounds are infused directly into the customer’s bloodstream.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
As is popular in the genre, her videos are broken into segments that involve a mix of direct instruction, interactive conversation and exceedingly catchy sing-alongs.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The plot is thin, the songs aren’t particularly catchy, and even the stunt casting of Paris Hilton isn’t enough to keep you from yawning.
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Using catchy names like Skinny Drip, Athlete Drip or even Million Dollar Glow IV Drip, high doses of vitamins, minerals and other compounds are infused directly into the customer’s bloodstream.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
As is popular in the genre, her videos are broken into segments that involve a mix of direct instruction, interactive conversation and exceedingly catchy sing-alongs.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
Adjective
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The brush consistently delivers the right amount of product, creating noticeable length and definition that make my eyes pop.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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In his second game back after February hamate bone surgery, the switch-hitting shortstop took swings from both sides of the plate with no noticeable pain.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The most difficult piece of the puzzle?—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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But studying those relationships is difficult, due to the challenges in actually observing social interactions in the shark world.—
BRADY DENNIS THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The project used to operate through private events and sporadic public appearances.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps both movements could have animated each other; perhaps the subsequent fight for women’s suffrage would have been less sporadic and slow.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Scribbles, doodles, crayon marks and stickers — evoking Lisa Frank and anime cartoons — have begun appearing on prominent Gen Z contemporary fiction covers.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The letter’s signatories included Amy Eilberg, the first woman to be ordained by the Conservative movement; Irving Greenberg, the the prominent Modern Orthodox rabbi, and David Wolpe, the rabbi emeritus of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Middle linebacker is one of the toughest positions to play in today’s game, but Smith has the mental makeup to run the front of this defense.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Senate map will likely get tougher for Democrats in future elections.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Besides the lush vegetation and the occasional passing car, there are no other signs of life.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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Skies remain mostly sunny Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27, with only occasional clouds or brief showers possible.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The championship matchup last year ended with as much dramatic flair as possible.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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Bryce Harper then hit a two-run home run to tie the game, setting up the ninth inning for Venezuela’s dramatic win, when Eugenio Suarez hit what would be a game-winning double to drive in Javier Sanoja for a 3-2 lead.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Any one of those facts should have triggered harder questions about putting sensitive law enforcement data on Microsoft’s cloud.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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Aestura’s Atobarrier365 Cream aims to help dry, sensitive skin find that same kind of balance.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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