as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Recent Examples of showy
This earth sign doesn't care for showy appearances but still wants to revel in their successes, which is why quiet luxury fits best.
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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
Name: Itea virginica Size: 2-6 feet tall, 4-6 feet wide
Zones: 5-9
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Winterberry
A slow-growing, deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub, winterberry is a show-stopper in winter when female plants produce an abundance of showy berries on their bare branches.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
This appetite for creating showy attention-grabbing news has produced a delightfully positive trend: a jaw-dropping spike in bars with a view.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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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
Name: Itea virginica Size: 2-6 feet tall, 4-6 feet wide
Zones: 5-9
19 of 20
Winterberry
A slow-growing, deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub, winterberry is a show-stopper in winter when female plants produce an abundance of showy berries on their bare branches.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
This appetite for creating showy attention-grabbing news has produced a delightfully positive trend: a jaw-dropping spike in bars with a view.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showy
Adjective
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The ribbed texture is noticeable, but not too thick, and the contouring on the back and front could not be more flattering.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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The team issued an advisory noting that residents in nearby communities may see a noticeable increase in smoke July 5 coming from the southwest flank of the Oak Ridge Fire.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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However, the picture wall, which originally served as the fort’s private entrance, is one of the most prominent architectural features of the site and is partly responsible for its ‘world heritage’ listing.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The largest and most prominent piece in the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 19, is not by its main subject, 18th century artist George Romney.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The Brewers' dramatic extra-innings win Wednesday sealed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Amanda Anisimova of the United States reacts during her dramatic victory against Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Five minutes later, an own goal by Inter Miami defender Tomas Aviles, who was subbed into the match in the 19th minute, gave PSG a commanding 3-0 lead.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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The Democratic Socialist state Assembly member defied expectations and took a commanding lead in Tuesday's New York City mayoral primary.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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OpenAI alone reports that its annual recurring revenue is expected to reach $12.5 billion in 2025, which is a remarkable growth rate for a 10-year-old startup.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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What's especially remarkable is that the system can recreate the user's own voice, thanks to a voice cloning algorithm trained on recordings made before the onset of ALS.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Both have been lauded for their dedication and impressive in-ring performances, with Logan Paul currently reigning as the United States Champion.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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This hybrid drivetrain delivers a total of 437 hp and an impressive 583 pound-feet torque.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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His work presents a vivid record of what is at stake and a striking contrast to his earlier images of exploitation and ruin.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Raina Lipsitz: That’s what was most striking to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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With the conspicuous exception of Algeria, interest in Russia’s strategic S-300 and S-400 systems might have already peaked throughout the wider region.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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In a perfect world for Holmgren, his return to the Jimmy Lee Recreation Center in St. Paul on Thursday afternoon would have been much less conspicuous.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
3 July 2025
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showy. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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