showiness

noun

Definition of showinessnext
as in ostentation
excessive or unnecessary display we were somewhat put off by the saber-rattling showiness of the military parade

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Recent Examples of showiness 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 Still, that showiness in dialogue is latched to a shallowness of characterization. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026 There’s also a kind of garish showiness that the Academy isn’t immune to. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026 These choices reflect a desire for comfort and authenticity rather than showiness. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showiness
  1. ostentation
  2. flamboyance
  3. ornamentation
  4. spectacle
  5. pomp
  6. decoration
  7. glitz
  8. flashiness
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
  • Wilde cultivated an unmistakable appearance through his clothing, aestheticism, and flamboyance.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The performance is daringly weird, perverse and outlandish, seductively charming, and, for all the flamboyance, Curry never veers out of control, never takes it too far.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of flamboyance
Noun
  • The rhinestone ornamentation doubled as a girly and whimsical photo-op.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Clad in pine paneling, the cabins go light on ornamentation, instead emphasizing the surrounding landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • But Churchill also hosts another annual wildlife spectacle, said Oliver Smith in the Financial Times – one that attracts fewer visitors but is equally worth seeing.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The celebrities are the spectacle of each new season, but the pros stay put year-after-year, building their own level of celebrity.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of spectacle
Noun
  • Just being there is going to be a goosebump moment for the pomp, circumstance, and the speed.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • No pomp, no circumstance, no celebrity— this is the sticky ground floor of the nation’s country music scene.
    — Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pomp
Noun
  • Inside the Mallahi family compound, a blast tore a crater through the roof and walls, leaving floral decorations, carpets and household belongings buried in rubble and shattered glass.
    — Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, the resort hosts a range of holiday programming each year, including lights, decorations, entertainment and seasonal attractions.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • But that glitz isn't why the Moto Guzzi fans turn out in droves.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of glitz and glamour, her reporting revealed a world of misogyny and exploitation, where women were frequently underpaid, objectified, violated and harassed.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of glitz
Noun
  • 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
Definition of flashiness

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“Showiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showiness. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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