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Adjective
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Stallone wears the showy boots featuring tassels and a Nike swoosh in the opening montage of the 1982 film.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026 -
Roses are one of the most popular flowers in the world due to their showy blooms and enticing fragrance.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The most striking endorsement came from a famously tech-shy investor.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Golden interiors and a striking red dragon greet you at Myers + Chang, a swanky restaurant in South End with a fair amount of funk from Joanne Chang and her partner Christopher Myers, both of Flour bakery, and executive chef Ashley Lujares.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this cycle as candidates try to figure out how much political power an influencer can have.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
15 June 2026
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Forget flashy sports cars or rare art.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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That would be just a little over a year after its splashy launch resulted in lines down the block and scores of protestors on the other side of the street.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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From its oversized foliage to its dark green fruits and vivid blooms, every growing phase of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) has its own splashy style, says Elin Harryson of plant care app Planta.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Anti-slip textures improved grip on slick surfaces, while integrated crampons provided extra traction on hard ice.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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He was soon joined by South African singer Tyla for her slick verse.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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Where their Florida style is bold and flamboyant, the ranch is subtle and defined by a rich, earthy palette.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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The result is a flamboyant seven-episode season that blends rock-opera style performances (the season will feature 20 original songs) with personal reflections from its flashy frontman.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Reactions were otherwise subdued during the film—a life-like, but glossy depiction of the Iranian regime that struggled to keep audience attention.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Beat on medium-high until thick, glossy, and room temperature, 4 to 6 minutes.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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The same folks who buy snazzy new off-roaders love spending big money on outdoor gear.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
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Dirdie Birdie will provide a mini-golf experience as well as a snazzy restaurant with an elevated brunch.—
Ella Gonzales
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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