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Adjective
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Eco effort La Sultana Oualidia’s planet-friendly approach prioritizes a dynamic impact on its local environment without ever feeling showy, and many of their most meaningful initiatives may fly under the radar even for guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Its green leaves have a silvery underside for beautiful dimension, while the flowers are white, showy, and fragrant.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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The black-sesame mochi, served with charcoal-vanilla ice cream and black-sesame praline, is playful and striking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Named after the ring-servants of the Dark Lord Sauron in The Lord of the Rings, Nazgul is a Czechoslovakian wolfdog, a rare and visually striking breed.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Teens were not cruising around town in flashy cars.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rather than flashy smart home features, focus was instead placed on efficiency, comfort, and subtle convenience.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ahead of the splashy announcement, her government staffers privately fretted over its political nature potentially opening the city up to liability, according to Banuelos.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Also, Amazon can afford to spend splashy in ways that other majors can’t.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The singer completed the look with a bold snake choker necklace and a super slick bun.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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When skin starts feeling slick or congested, Medicube’s Zero Pore Pads help restore balance.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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These characteristics are amplified by Fire, a flamboyant element that represents boldness, passion, and action.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mays and Clemmett are well matched as antagonists, balancing the flamboyant flaws and stubborn humanity of their characters.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Holly is low maintenance, fast growing and has sharp, dark, glossy leaves with red berries.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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As for glam, Berry’s makeup was clean and serene, with bold brows, smokey eyes and a slightly glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Still, among your eclectic array of potential prospects, someone is also drawn to your originality and your snazzy ideas.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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That's right, Marathon is back and looking snazzier than before.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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