1
as in prominent
likely to attract attention
has a gallery of flamboyant gestures that makes him easy to imitate
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in loud
excessively showy
Las Vegas showgirls wearing flamboyant headdresses
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of flamboyant
The new Alfa Romeo just isn’t flamboyant enough.
—
Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The plot begins with Magritte invited to participate in a private art exhibition at an opulent English estate owned by the flamboyant Lord James, an event that actually happened.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
By 2023, the Golden Vines® had come to Paris, with Alain Ducasse preparing a sumptuous menu alongside highlights like Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux’s Echézeaux Grand Cru and, the world’s most expensive wine, Liber Pater, at the flamboyant Opéra Garnier.
—Liquid Icons, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s Intel and its line of Gaudi chips, named after famed architect Antoni Gaudi and his flamboyant style of building.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flamboyant
Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The plot begins with Magritte invited to participate in a private art exhibition at an opulent English estate owned by the flamboyant Lord James, an event that actually happened.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
By 2023, the Golden Vines® had come to Paris, with Alain Ducasse preparing a sumptuous menu alongside highlights like Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux’s Echézeaux Grand Cru and, the world’s most expensive wine, Liber Pater, at the flamboyant Opéra Garnier.
—Liquid Icons, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s Intel and its line of Gaudi chips, named after famed architect Antoni Gaudi and his flamboyant style of building.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flamboyant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flamboyant
Adjective
-
Gruda, signed from Mainz for £25million in August 2024, has been more prominent in Hurzeler’s attacking plans in his second season at the club, scoring twice and contributing two assists across eight appearances in the Premier League and the Carabao Cup.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
-
As far as politicians go, few have earned as much respect among Palestinians as Marwan Barghouti, the most prominent Palestinian prisoner who is serving five life sentences in an Israeli jail.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Calls for the United States to return astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade have been increasingly loud and frequent, emanating from bipartisan lawmakers and science advocates alike.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
-
Los Angeles Rams kicker Joshua Karty’s field-goal attempt went off the right upright and made one of the loudest doinks of the season, creating a buzz among NFL fans on Sunday.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
As far as the sustainability of humanity's energy consumption, Cohan said, the world is on the verge of making noticeable gains in protecting the environment from fossil fuel use.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
-
The immediate post-facial glow was noticeable, but the more gradual improvements came from regular, at-home use.—
Samantha Leal,
StyleCaster,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
The boycott has been FWP’s noisiest campaign to date, attracting the support of stars, including Andrew Garfield, Omar Sy, and Olivia Colman.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
-
Those reports came his way all the same, especially when William made a noisy 1782 return to London.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Byrne was at the top of Bronstein’s list to play Linda, a role requiring someone who could balance raw, dramatic emotion with a bit of humor.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
-
Glenn Close Glenn Close opted for a dramatic jumpsuit, wearing a shimmering look that was contrasted by her black opera gloves.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
The Panthers have allowed opposing quarterbacks to play well outside of the Falcons’ Michael Penix in Week 3, but even then, the opposing QBs’ numbers haven’t been all that gaudy.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
-
There’s an unspeakable political situation, work work work, the constant need of wiping of things, the siren call of a gazillion gaudy facets of the internet.—
Kate Colby
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Instead, Reeves became Estragon, the more simplistic and long-suffering of the duo, while Winter tackled Vladimir, the more commanding and verbose character.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
-
Since the late 90s, Jungen has forged a name for himself internationally through his commanding sculptural practice.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Yet even this make-do meal felt extravagant.—
Reem Kassis,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
-
Condon created his newest adaptation by blending the novel's grittiness and its extravagant Broadway adaptation, effectively taking audiences on a journey between reality and fantasy.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Flamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flamboyant. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share