as in showy
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Adjective
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Weisz has the showy lead role (Kim Stanley, who played the same part decades ago, got an Oscar nomination for her efforts).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 May 2025 -
Bohemian Rhapsody might have been god-awful, but the role of Freddie Mercury was as singular as it was showy — that of an icon who demanded a place for himself in the spotlight through sheer talent and force of will.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Felicity’s more flamboyant persona, meanwhile, is very glam black leather with silver trim.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 May 2025
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Similarly, nearly all of Flannery’s inspirations for the Gemstones’ style are known for their flamboyant dress.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Winning today would not only give way to exuberant celebrations but also open up new opportunities and propel the club into a new era.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Scenes of the child’s life recall the exuberant innocence of Baker’s The Florida Project.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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On Tuesday, May 13, Trump's visit included a coffee ceremony, participation in a Saudi-U.S investment forum, a visit to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an extravagant state dinner.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The family has plowed some of their wealth into an extravagant fleet of roughly a dozen Airbus and Boeing airliners converted into luxurious rides for a small number of passengers, as well as smaller business jets from Bombardier and Dassault.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The somewhat ostentatious Vivobook badge on the lid doesn't detract from its overall classy look.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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The ostentatious ex-TV host’s unprecedented turn in the White House has already produced several striking visual moments.—
Adam Jeffery,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s arrival in the Saudi capital of Riyadh was flanked by an escort of F-15 fighter jets, a show of the grandiose visit that awaited him.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
16 May 2025
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The construction of it satisfied something in me that likes breaking the rules, not in any kind of grandiose way but there’s something in the process of that which really satisfies me.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Red Sox could have put the Wally Head home run prop or some other overwrought logo on the hat.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2025
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It shouldn’t be wasted on overwrought PowerPoint decks or things that don’t require a meeting.—
Doug Sundheim,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To bring back that upscale aesthetic, the Casino Royal will have a dress code that requires jackets for men and elegant dress for women.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Just last fall, the actress and entrepreneur launched her second furniture line with CB2, a collection that embodies her elegant style.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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“Frilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frilly. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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