1
as in prominent
likely to attract attention
has a gallery of flamboyant gestures that makes him easy to imitate
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as in loud
excessively showy
Las Vegas showgirls wearing flamboyant headdresses
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Recent Examples of flamboyant
In fact, to sweeten the deal, the flamboyant baddie offered to procure methane and kill Negan and the Croat for the marshal.
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 8 June 2025
These two stunning lizards are gaining ground in South Florida: One runs on water, the other is a flamboyant redhead
Nile monitors are not venomous, said Mazzotti but their mouths can contain dangerous bacteria, such as Aeromonas hydrophila, which alligators also carry.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
While the boorish behavior of Twain’s shipmates is cataloged throughout (snapping off pieces of ancient monuments for souvenirs, for instance), his most flamboyant portrayal is a self-portrait.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
Trump was rewriting reality again Friday afternoon as one of the most flamboyant, destructive bromances in government history petered out in the Oval Office.
—Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 8 June 2025
These two stunning lizards are gaining ground in South Florida: One runs on water, the other is a flamboyant redhead
Nile monitors are not venomous, said Mazzotti but their mouths can contain dangerous bacteria, such as Aeromonas hydrophila, which alligators also carry.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
While the boorish behavior of Twain’s shipmates is cataloged throughout (snapping off pieces of ancient monuments for souvenirs, for instance), his most flamboyant portrayal is a self-portrait.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
Trump was rewriting reality again Friday afternoon as one of the most flamboyant, destructive bromances in government history petered out in the Oval Office.
—Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flamboyant
Adjective
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All of those players are gone now — and the most prominent of the bunch have followed Lovullo closer to the other coast.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Panahi has been the most prominent and consistent artistic voice in Iran against the current regime.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Immediately, a loud chorus of boos can be heard from the crowd, demonstrating the attendees' displeasure with the news.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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That’s why Central Florida residents should speak up, now and loud.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Similar parents commenting on Diwa's post said the switch made a noticeable difference in their own homes, with several sharing anecdotes of improved moods and calmer transitions to offscreen activities.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Whereas androgenetic alopecia is characterized by the shrinking of hair follicles, which leads to thin, barely noticeable hair, the key indicators of CCCA are inflammation and damage to the follicles.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
24 June 2025
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That means that for years, garbage trucks had to back down this dead end to make pickups -- a regular, noisy nuisance.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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Swapping in the wrong kind could slightly reduce your range or make the ride noisier.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The second floor is anchored by a dramatic double reception room with soaring ceilings and humongous sash windows opening onto a 24-foot-long balcony offering front-row views of Queen Mary’s Rose Garden.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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The change from Skinner to Pickard helped stabilize the Oilers in Game 4, enough to spark a dramatic overtime comeback.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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But Oklahoma City engulfs basketball’s gaudiest attacks not in spite of its hacking but because of it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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On Saturday, on the streets of Washington, Donald Trump will throw himself a costly and ostentatious military parade, a gaudy display of waste and vainglory staged solely to inflate the president’s dirigible-sized ego.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite its commanding presence, the Navigator doesn’t drive like a tank.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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The 1794 doesn’t have what was expected, a commanding road presence.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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And while not as extravagant as Cirque du Soleil (also from Canada), the show still leaves audiences in awe.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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There are a plethora of stories out there about the extravagant infrastructure at the base of the world’s highest peak, such as fancy espresso machines, massages, and five-star cuisine.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
12 June 2025
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“Flamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flamboyant. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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