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Adjective
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Many of Rio’s showiest restaurants are close by with tropical classic Zazá Bistrôt and Japanese Suibi close alternatives to the in-house Quitéria.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026 -
Adored for its almost non-stop flowering, 'Rozanne' boasts showy violet-blue flowers, a unique color among hardy geraniums.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Plants in this family feature compact mounds of frilled or fringed flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and bicolor, often with striking markings, says Funk.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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The German shipyard has just delivered the striking Boardwalk to its owner, who is rumored to be none other than Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta; the billionaire teamed up has four other superyachts with the same moniker (including one with Feadship), each larger than the next.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Cantillon is a refreshing alternative to flashy tasting rooms.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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An assortment of fake-looking whiny babies in flashy hippie outfits accompany a Lennon rant about the counterculture’s post-’60s disillusionment.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Park is currently the jury president at Cannes this year, but that didn’t stop him from making a splashy deal for his own film.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Two of New York’s most venerated cultural institutions — the New York Public Library at Bryant Park and Lincoln Center on the Upper West Side — became the center of the two splashiest parties, thrown, of course, by tech companies (Amazon and YouTube, respectively).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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Gary, meanwhile, is a creature of the city in slick suits and a Mercedes, a divorced former cop who now leverages his old connections for vague, lucrative work that may not ever cross over into the explicitly illicit, but that definitely involves shades of gray.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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Underfoot, the grippy Vibram outsole delivers reliable traction on everything from loose gravel to slick roots.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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But even Mandelson wasn’t a very flamboyant choice really.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Zones 5-9 Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) has flamboyant gold/yellow, orange, or red-burgundy flowers over a long period in spring and summer.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Anonymous Copenhagen, long known for its streamlined flats and occasion heels, has also emerged as a key player in the category, reinterpreting the glove pump in glossy leathers, satin finishes and a spectrum of wearable hues that invite self-expression.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The Golden Retriever blend supports health and weight management with nutrients to also encourage a glossy coat.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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With four restaurants, each offering its own culinary and visual identity, and a snazzy bar to match, Fairmont Mumbai makes a strong case for staying in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Nashville’s star keeps getting brighter—drop your bags at the snazzy Hermitage Hotel and head to the nearest dance floor.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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