as in flamboyance
excessive or unnecessary display
his penchant for flashiness, as evidenced by his expensive, specially tailored suits
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Recent Examples of flashiness
Originally opened in 1979 and rebranded as the Cromwell in 2014, this hot spot provided the privacy and space needed to isolate cast and crew from the public while still delivering all the flashiness and drama expected from the show.
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Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Like many early 2000s trends now making a comeback (think wedge sandals and low-rise pants), the halter top has shed much of the overt flashiness that once defined it.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
The entertainment rooms can serve as places to enjoy cocktails and billiards (both villas feature Steinway & Sons grand pianos), the dining rooms feel cinematic without being too formal, and the bedroom suites favor comfort rather than flashiness.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Leopard, cheetah, and even zebra recall an era shaped by the flashiness of Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
The through line in all this is an austere aesthetic of unembarrassed domination that is also somehow insecure in its flashiness.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
The dinner felt cozy in contrast to the flashiness of the premiere as guests shared antipasti family-style and were served mezzi paccheri pasta in tomato sauce — the very meal that his Solomeo workers have for lunch every day — from a huge vat in the center of the room.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Like many early 2000s trends now making a comeback (think wedge sandals and low-rise pants), the halter top has shed much of the overt flashiness that once defined it.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
The entertainment rooms can serve as places to enjoy cocktails and billiards (both villas feature Steinway & Sons grand pianos), the dining rooms feel cinematic without being too formal, and the bedroom suites favor comfort rather than flashiness.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Leopard, cheetah, and even zebra recall an era shaped by the flashiness of Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
The through line in all this is an austere aesthetic of unembarrassed domination that is also somehow insecure in its flashiness.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
The dinner felt cozy in contrast to the flashiness of the premiere as guests shared antipasti family-style and were served mezzi paccheri pasta in tomato sauce — the very meal that his Solomeo workers have for lunch every day — from a huge vat in the center of the room.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashiness
Noun
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Nobody wants to hear this — not Eisenhower, not Krick and definitely not Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (Damian Lewis, leaning into the flamboyance).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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His flamboyance never tips into caricature, and along with wit and warmth there is real pain.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While Vico has been careful to avoid any kind of ostentation, Argentaia offers a spa, a tennis court, a stunning 100-foot saltwater infinity pool overlooking the valley, and a movie theater.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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The atmosphere aligns with the philosophy: no ostentation, no grand production.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Naomi Osaka brings glitz and glamour to the French Open on May 28 in Paris.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Beneath all its glitz, the one-off EV has plenty of eye-catching tech, too.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Lord ends his piece with shots of cars passing by, their drivers momentarily registering the spectacle.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Few, if any, other artists at the Roots Picnic had as many dancers on stage as Brandy, who lived up to the task and then some to deliver a wowing spectacle.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Noun
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From there, the ornamentation strips back, room by room, evolving with the narrative of the album.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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It is surrounded by appliqué ornamentation reflecting the decorative arts of each culture and an ornate frieze around the periphery.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There aren’t crowds of excited supporters or the pomp of champagne glasses and white tablecloths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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But the Dodgers scored a run off Mason Miller (introduced with pomp and video flames on the scoreboard as ‘The Reaper’) in the ninth inning and beat him and the San Diego Padres, 5-4, on Tuesday night.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Vows unfold against sweeping views of downtown Phoenix and the red rock of Papago, so decorations can stay minimal.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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And throughout the cruise, Joie de Vivre, with its chic salons inspired by 20th-century Parisian design and all decked out in festive decorations, anchored the experience in an undeniable sense of place.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Rose is another extraordinary showcase for her gifts and a master class in the art of acting with rigor, honesty, physicality and zero showiness.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Garcia’s finest new dishes underscore his talent for complexity that bypasses showiness.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Flashiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashiness. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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