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flamboyant

adjective

flam-ˈbȯi-ənt How to pronounce flamboyant (audio)
Definition of flamboyantnext
1
as in prominent
likely to attract attention has a gallery of flamboyant gestures that makes him easy to imitate

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2
as in loud
excessively showy Las Vegas showgirls wearing flamboyant headdresses

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Recent Examples of flamboyant Throw in Paisley’s flamboyant showmanship and first-rate band, and this proved a relentlessly entertaining country show for the fortunate 7,113 in attendance. — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 4 Sep. 2026 And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 Her father, Robert Maxwell, was a flamboyant billionaire and larger-than-life British icon and media tycoon in the 1970s and 1980s. — James Hill, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Her full-on embrace of a femininity that was simultaneously flamboyant and unapologetic was always a conscious move. — CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flamboyant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flamboyant
  1. prominent
  2. loud
  3. noticeable
  4. noisy
  5. dramatic
  6. gaudy
  7. commanding
  8. remarkable
Adjective
  • As a prominent application of artificial intelligence, AI agents are widely seen as transitioning from experimental concepts to large-scale deployment this year.
    — , CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Relaxed and straight fits remain prominent in collections, but Jamie Haller and LaQuan Smith made a strong case for flare silhouettes, and 7 For All Mankind brought back the low-rise capri jean in a big way.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • After 10 loud snores and two that were nearly inaudible, all movement ceased.
    — MICHAEL GRACZYK, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Public transit operators in cities including Beijing, Kraków and Toronto have banned playing loud audio without headphones, though enforcement varies.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • From a high-rise balcony, the sound would be hardly noticeable, Kasdin said, citing the expert’s findings.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The weather could start to change for the region as early as Sunday, but the hurricanes’ effects are most likely to be noticeable Monday and Tuesday.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery (7 miles north of San Simeon) remains full of massive, delightfully noisy beasts.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The passionate fans, especially the loyalists in his native Michigan, were getting too restless and noisy.
    — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of noisy
Adjective
  • The urge to act quickly could be strong, but not every realization needs an immediate dramatic response.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The two-bedroom Ocean Cottages are the most popular option for families and friend groups; the floor-to-ceiling windows are dramatic, and there's enough square footage that adults and kids aren't negotiating for space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • When receiver Cooper Barkate accompanied quarterback Darian Mensah from Duke to UM last winter, there was never any expectation that Barkate would match his gaudy statistics from a year ago.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Yannick Nézet-Séguin nudges the orchestra’s warmth and saturation into territory that, if not quite gaudy, is certainly gala-worthy, privileging vibrancy over darkness.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of gaudy
Adjective
  • Kirkwood had a commanding lead before Palou's spin caused a caution.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Adrián Marín set up the play with his pass to Tiago as Orlando took what seemed to be a commanding lead in the second half.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of commanding
Adjective
  • And yet crossing the trillion-dollar mark is a remarkable achievement, whether or not AMD continues to straddle the border.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Turning artificial intelligence research into real-world tools isn’t always straightforward, despite the remarkable progress in recent years ranging from self-driving cars to large language models.
    — Bo Wang, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of remarkable

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“Flamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flamboyant. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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