flashiness

noun

Definition of flashinessnext
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
  1. flamboyance
  2. ostentation
  3. glitz
  4. spectacle
  5. ornamentation
  6. pomp
  7. decoration
  8. showiness
Noun
  • Gloria is a user, a poseur extraordinaire; her fluttery flamboyance, rooted in insecurity, summons another Gloria, the one from Sunset Blvd.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And there was Erling Haaland living his best Norwegian life, terrifying on the pitch and absurd off it, multiplying his stardom with a flamboyance and humor that didn’t detract from his serious talent.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of flamboyance
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of ostentation
Noun
  • Best for an evening event, pairing gold with navy gives your dress a bit of glitz and shine.
    — Natalie Arroyo Camacho, InStyle, 27 July 2026
  • The town that would become known for skiing, culture, glitz and glamor decades later had struck it rich.
    — John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 July 2026
Definition of glitz
Noun
  • Built into a natural ravine, the stadium’s site was used for ancient Greek athletic contests and later Roman spectacles before falling into centuries of disuse.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In Navarrette’s casting as Rogue, there was an implicit acknowledgement of the kind of shifts in consumer sentiment Marvel may be worrying about — away from IP-reliant spectacle towards something more homegrown and hand-spun.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of spectacle
Noun
  • Clad in pine paneling, the cabins go light on ornamentation, instead emphasizing the surrounding landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Master model designer Milan Madge incorporated metallic gold elements and raised textures to capture the original's rich ornamentation and depth.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • But behind the pomp and ceremony of official Washington, the meeting will reveal two wary superpowers projecting their doubts and apprehensions onto the other.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There's no fluff or pomp to distract you, and everything from the seats to the door panels have been designed with ergonomics and accessibility in mind.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 July 2026
Definition of pomp
Noun
  • The decorations actually carry years of family memories, which makes deciding what stays especially personal.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Animated figures and other Christmas decorations that don’t work may still make a great display piece for someone.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • 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
  • Garcia’s finest new dishes underscore his talent for complexity that bypasses showiness.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of showiness

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