as in flamboyance
excessive or unnecessary display
his penchant for flashiness, as evidenced by his expensive, specially tailored suits
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as in stylish
attractively eye-catching in style
I bought a flashy new car as soon as I got my first paycheck
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as in loud
excessively showy
wore flashy rings on almost all the fingers of his left hand
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Recent Examples of flashiness
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Neither gravitates toward the flashier aspects of the virtuoso life style.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Those chasing flashy marketing will be left behind.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Strategic workforce management isn’t about slashing headcount for the sake of flashy cost-cutting.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
His flashiest assists were offset by foolhardy turnovers.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Neither gravitates toward the flashier aspects of the virtuoso life style.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Those chasing flashy marketing will be left behind.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Strategic workforce management isn’t about slashing headcount for the sake of flashy cost-cutting.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashiness
Noun
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These artists know that flamboyance needn’t preclude subtlety, and that stardom neither guarantees nor bars revelation.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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But what really makes A View to a Kill sing are the baddies, starting at the top with the Nazi-bred, ex-KGB, genetically altered microchip tycoon, horse breeder, and airship enthusiast Max Zorin, played with characteristic flamboyance by Walken.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The space is cozy, stylish, and always buzzing, with a seasonal menu that keeps it interesting.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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There’s also a gorgeous heated 39-foot infinity pool with stylish striped cabana chairs where guests can sip on rosé and watch elephants.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The calls from the right flank of the GOP for Phelan's ouster were equally as loud as the calls that any speaker must have the support of most, if not all, of the Republican House members.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The loudest voice in the manosphere is infamous for many things, including criminal charges of human trafficking, rape, and assault.—
Brad Wilcox,
The Atlantic,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Their minimalist bottles and containers photograph beautifully, their price points signal exclusivity without screaming ostentation, and their international origins provide cultural cache.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
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As high heels become less of a requisite in certain arenas, the Cannes red carpet — whose ostentation is rivaled only by the Met Gala or the Oscars — is something of a final frontier.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The Retreat’s snazziest amenities are the day rooms, which are essentially lavish suites (a living area, full bath, plenty of fresh juices and water) meant for visitors exploring at least one other Safari Collection property to rent for a few hours of relaxing, napping and snacking.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Photo : Pierre Galant The primary bath features dual vanities and a snazzy soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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America’s fastest-growing sport is also widely considered to be one of its noisiest, and the constant pops of plastic pickleballs smacking against paddles have proven to be too much to bear for many residents of dwellings close proximity to pickleball courts.—
Nicole R. Kurtz,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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Because when the world gets noisy, leadership gets real.—
Reid Rasner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Federal regulators on Thursday approved Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance, clearing the way to close a deal that combined Hollywood glitz with political intrigue.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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Southern California has long been one of the world’s epicenters for glitz, glamour, and the trappings intrinsic to the glitterati.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Thumping techno drums roll in alongside the stabbing synth lead, which nods to the fashionable sound of the decade’s preferred flavor of techno, currently spearheaded by the likes of Charlotte de Witte and Sara Landry.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
23 July 2025
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The Bicester Collection was among those early visionaries embedding emotion, atmosphere, and local nuance into its villages long before experiential retail became fashionable.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Flashiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashiness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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