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
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.
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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
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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Not so much for your music as your…not flamboyance, but exuberance, maybe, or whimsy—qualities in vanishingly short supply with our current crop of male pop stars who don’t make backflips a fixture of their live performances.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of artists, collectors, curators and gallerists descend on the city, swelling an already vibrant local scene with a global reach into a week of discovery, creative adventure and fashion flamboyance.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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The characteristics of this aesthetic begin with simple colors that evoke understated elegance—not ostentation.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Akers nails 1970s New York’s glitz and grime as Bernie interviews an assortment of renowned chefs, fellow critics, criminals as well as Tirel’s business associates and son, Henri, who also happens to be an old flame.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Because an outfit is never complete without a bit of glitz, Alba added a smattering of diamond rings from Chopard, as well as matching diamond drop earrings.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rather than treating military power as spectacle, this category focuses on function.—
Interesting Engineering,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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The comments section became its own spectacle.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The architecture of Pride Cleaners stands in stark contrast to Chatham’s bungalows and courtyard apartments and the classical revival ornamentation of 79th Street’s commercial thoroughfare.—
Elizabeth Blasius,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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But Yee hopes that straight talk and her distinct lack of ornamentation will count for something with California voters.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Francis’ choice was in keeping with his simple taste and disdain for the pomp of the papacy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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There are times when Neves goes about games with the quiet dominance of N’Golo Kante during his Chelsea pomp.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The clean lines and walls in neutral or primary colors happen to adhere to the aesthetic values of the Bauhaus style, though for Morgan, sparse decoration is about something much simpler.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
21 Mar. 2026
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Our board voted to suspend enforcement of some holiday decoration rules but did not say which holiday rules.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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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 25 Mar. 2026.
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