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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
In this episode, Gracie and friends use a catchy song about historical figures to inform kids about the amazing contributions of Black changemakers.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
The hook should consist of a catchy melody and lyrics that are memorable and easily repeatable.
—Mark Benincosa, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2026
Football needs its own catchy name for the semifinals.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The law has a catchy moniker, known as TRAIGA, and is formally referred to as the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
The hook should consist of a catchy melody and lyrics that are memorable and easily repeatable.
—Mark Benincosa, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2026
Football needs its own catchy name for the semifinals.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The law has a catchy moniker, known as TRAIGA, and is formally referred to as the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
Adjective
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The gusty and chilly winds will also be noticeable, especially on Thursday.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the smell of gas was noticeable across multiple locations throughout the city.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The voracious reader said that the best books, those that brought him happiness, were not the ones that ease our way in this strange and difficult world.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Local farmers work long hours, often under difficult conditions, to ensure our food supply remains steady.—
Joe Dymek,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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During Galliano’s tenure, Maison Margiela shows were sporadic.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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However, sporadic light supplementation means that adjusting fertilizer use is sensible if plant growth slows.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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His is the most prominent case under the 2020 law and marks a severe blow to press freedom.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Yet in the ensuing years, prominent people in business, finance, politics, and academia continued to associate with him.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Most importantly, Alvarado relishes in his role as a tough-nosed, point-of-attack defender, an area the Knicks have had trouble despite building a roster with notable defenders across all positions.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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With a durable and tough rubber sole featuring Vibram's TC5+ technology, each step offers the right amount of flex and resistance for a comfortable hiking experience.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Scam centers proliferating as criminal gangs flout laws In Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, a failure to consistently enforce laws against human trafficking, labor abuses and criminal activities have allowed cyber-scam centers to flourish despite occasional crackdowns, the report noted.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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While occasional scooting can happen, recurring episodes usually signal an underlying issue with anal glands.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The baker's dozen invited to the event on Wednesday represents a dramatic increase from last season.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The growth in connected TV usage proved most dramatic in Indonesia and the Philippines, highlighting how living room viewing on large screens is becoming central to the streaming category’s evolution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Thus, the article stressed that the Chinese navy must urgently address these risks, offering an unusually detailed proposal for a systematic crash-response plan, drawing lessons from US Navy salvage practices to improve readiness and protect sensitive technology.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Skechers Aero Razor harnesses the explosive benefits of superfoam while maintaining a sensitive, stable ride.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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