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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
But political cultures do not change course simply because their most flamboyant representatives enter or exit the stage.
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Heather Ann Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
We were presented with something utterly unique —Two handsome twins, both a bit flamboyant, doing beautiful harmonies.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Monte was known for being a little flamboyant and trash talking with the best.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Greys, shades of white and sage greens dominated guest designer Hed Mayner’s runway show, but the same was true on the tradeshow floor and throughout the streets of Florence, reinforcing a preference for familiar tones over more vibrant, flamboyant palettes.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Heather Ann Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
We were presented with something utterly unique —Two handsome twins, both a bit flamboyant, doing beautiful harmonies.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Monte was known for being a little flamboyant and trash talking with the best.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Greys, shades of white and sage greens dominated guest designer Hed Mayner’s runway show, but the same was true on the tradeshow floor and throughout the streets of Florence, reinforcing a preference for familiar tones over more vibrant, flamboyant palettes.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flamboyant
Adjective
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The absence that has lingered over the Boston Red Sox world for the last five weeks was especially prominent Sunday as the team held its first full-squad workout of 2026.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some cultural events featuring prominent Israelis since the start of the war in Gaza have been subject to anti-Israel demonstrations.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel already established a Gothic world in which the trauma is as loud as the wind on the moors, and Emerald Fennell’s adaptation excises major portions of the book to streamline that atmospheric darkness and ultimate tragedy.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Konstantin, 4, a sociable boy, is often frightened by loud noises and guards, his parents said.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Over time, that constant effort can lead to noticeable eyestrain, headaches or fatigue –particularly after reading, computer work or other close-up tasks.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kaufman had last seen Weir in 2011, but the change was noticeable.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Closer to beach and mountain weekends, and to big, noisy holiday gatherings, and to raising children who got to see their grandparents all the time.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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The album’s best moments come when Joji deploys the noisy, aggressive production favored by morose rappers like fakemink, Bladee, and Playboi Carti.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 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
Adjective
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New York, every pair of true-blue jeans and oversize blazer and painfully gaudy luxe apartment faithfully reproduced.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
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Darnold’s stats weren’t gaudy, but his steady, mistake-free performance was what the Seahawks needed on a night Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III totaled 161 scrimmage yards and Seattle’s defense dominated.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The President demoted Greg Bovino, the commanding agent in charge of the roving patrols that have besieged Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, and Minneapolis.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Arsenal have allowed their previously commanding lead to slip in recent weeks while Nottingham Forest and West Ham have both found form to boost their chances of avoiding relegation.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Volantis rode a uniquely dynamic sinker and borderline unhittable slider to a remarkable freshman season pitching out of the bullpen.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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The local crowd cheered loudly for Brignone, who won gold in the super-G three days earlier and has made a remarkable comeback from a devastating crash in the Italian championships 10 months ago.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Flamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flamboyant. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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