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This earth sign doesn't care for showy appearances but still wants to revel in their successes, which is why quiet luxury fits best.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025 -
Galium odoratum Sun Exposure: Deep shade Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand Soil pH: Acidic Toad Lily The toad lily is a showy, shade-loving perennial with small orchid-like flowers in zones 4a-9b.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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In some photos, Lauren could be seen sporting a wedding ring, sans her striking engagement ring.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Fans backed Asuka during a striking battle, which ended with a stiff backhand from Asuka punctuated by a Codebreaker.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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Amid the classic, flashy film and television premieres this week at SXSW, the festival also offered a forum for burgeoning creators to showcase their work in the Independent TV Pilot Program.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Several smaller local banks bulked up in the wake of those splashy deals, snatching commercial clients who wanted more personalized service than the giants could or would provide.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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The splashy deals put the industry on notice about Netflix’s ambitions to create high-quality premium content that could contend with anything on broadcast or cable.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The park, which was originally a homestead apple orchard, is named for its natural water slide where visitors can literally be swept downstream between slick rocks.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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The unapologetic embracing of social platforms and creators has also resulted in a record $8 Million raised from donors to help continue the slick social messaging push to November’s General Mayoral election.—
Jason Davis,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Perhaps most controversial was her treatment of André Leon Talley, Vogue’s groundbreaking and flamboyant creative director who, at Wintour’s side, helped shape the magazine’s relevance for decades.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The flamboyant lesser prairie chicken has already made the list of legislative targets.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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For those looking to lock in shine post-wash, Mise En Scene’s Perfect Super Rich Serum delivers a glossy finish without a trace of greasiness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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Her memorable ads became a mainstay on television and in glossy magazines.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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Photo : Gavin Cater The dining room unfolds into a snazzy kitchen outfitted with a La Cornue range.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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Something delicate and silver, that goes almost anywhere for evening, or to almost any snazzy daytime event.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2025
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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