FLASHINESS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

flashiness

noun

Definition of flashiness

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. — 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

Wilde cultivated an unmistakable appearance through his clothing, aestheticism, and flamboyance.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The performance is daringly weird, perverse and outlandish, seductively charming, and, for all the flamboyance, Curry never veers out of control, never takes it too far.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of flamboyance

Noun

The interiors are relatively forgettable, but in a town marked by ostentation, the crowd counts for more than the surroundings.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
The packaging and philosophy emphasize sustainability and collectibility without ostentation, aligning with a growing desire for thoughtful luxury.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of ostentation

Noun

The shoreline of Greece’s capital is becoming a major luxury destination, offering the glitz and glamor of its more famous Gallic counterpart but with far fewer crowds.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Mackie said his career grew out of a lifelong obsession with the glitz and glamour of show business.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of glitz

Noun

Continue reading … RIGGED REPUBLIC — Russia’s election spectacle reaches occupied Ukraine as Putin looks on.

— , FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
In new work focused on Los Angeles, the artist explores the intersection between media, spectacle, architecture and the body ahead of the city hosting the 2028 Olympic Games.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of spectacle

Noun

Freedom, mobility; who gets to be an artist; style, ornamentation, artifice; work, leisure; the counterculture; the denigration of femininity; West Coast oddballism.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
The rhinestone ornamentation doubled as a girly and whimsical photo-op.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Noun

Others came hoping to find unique decorations and one-of-a-kind pieces not available in traditional retail stores.

— Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Garage Clutter Seasonal decorations, sports equipment, old tools, outdoor gear, and miscellaneous boxes often end up in the garage with no real plan for what happens next.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of decoration

Noun

My feelings about Dudamel as an interpreter have ranged from irritation at his turn-it-up-to-11 showiness to admiration for his ability to make listeners hear music afresh.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of showiness

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