as in loud
excessively showy
gaudy decorations on all the doors and windows at festival time
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Recent Examples of gaudy
In total, Minnesota tallied a gaudy 30 fast-break points.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Its gaudy purple flowers are double-tiered and are always present on a plant that grows one foot tall.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
For a prospect with such gaudy rushing statistics, Walton appears capable of doing a little bit of everything, including returning kickoffs.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Debate is supposed to be a gaudy, brash show, a game of big winners and big losers.
—Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Its gaudy purple flowers are double-tiered and are always present on a plant that grows one foot tall.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
For a prospect with such gaudy rushing statistics, Walton appears capable of doing a little bit of everything, including returning kickoffs.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Debate is supposed to be a gaudy, brash show, a game of big winners and big losers.
—Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaudy
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Officers were tasked with combating what officials said was a rise in thefts, people spending money obtained by defrauding the state’s unemployment system and quality of life issues like loud music and the smell of marijuana drifting into stores, according to a 2021 Times investigation.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Buzzer-beaters have begun, the March Madness buzz keeps getting louder, and debates already rage about topics ranging from the top seeds to the NCAA Tournament bubble.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Bauder admonished the crowd several times for being too noisy, and police removed a protester who yelled vulgar comments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Anthemic action was giving way to chill mantras, as if to regulate the ever noisier, ever more distracting world.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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This can be thrown over any outfit or paired with full outdoor gear, depending on your plans, and avoids looking too garish or sporty.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Despite nods to the Disney brand, the interiors are far from garish, with elegant fittings and subtle artwork throughout the ship.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Your 2nd house also supports practical purchases, which is a great reminder to make durable, budget-respectful choices over flashy upgrades.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Gaudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaudy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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