as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Recent Examples of showy
Flowers are large and showy, reaching up to 7 inches wide.
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Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
As spring approaches, look for the large flowers of the desert lily to emerge on sandy flats, and the various species of cactus to sport showy flowers from green and yellow to iridescent red.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Finished in late 2025 after four years of planning and construction, the three-story residence is substantial without being showy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
After Hours is slick, showy, cinematic, explicit about its eighties inspirations—new wave, electropop, R&B—and its pure pop aspirations.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
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Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
As spring approaches, look for the large flowers of the desert lily to emerge on sandy flats, and the various species of cactus to sport showy flowers from green and yellow to iridescent red.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Finished in late 2025 after four years of planning and construction, the three-story residence is substantial without being showy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
After Hours is slick, showy, cinematic, explicit about its eighties inspirations—new wave, electropop, R&B—and its pure pop aspirations.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showy
Adjective
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The rich brown shade imparts barely-noticeable color that subtly brightens my gaze, while lifting and separating each lash with just a few swipes.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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That’s why her recent absence has been so noticeable.—
Barry Svrluga,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Healthcare Failures That Put Lives at Risk Healthcare has emerged as an increasingly prominent concern in recent reports.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Medical imaging, including radiology — X-rays, mammograms, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound — is a prominent area for AI diagnostic tools.—
Peter Shen,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The President demoted Greg Bovino, the commanding agent in charge of the roving patrols that have besieged Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, and Minneapolis.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Arsenal have allowed their previously commanding lead to slip in recent weeks while Nottingham Forest and West Ham have both found form to boost their chances of avoiding relegation.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That led to Charles’ extraordinary decision to strip Andrew of his royal titles and evict him from the royal estate in Windsor – the British monarch’s most dramatic attempt to quell the scandal over the disgraced former prince’s links to Epstein.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cinema and poetry often inspire Rose with her namesake designs, bringing a dramatic edge to feminine styling that still yields to strength and confidence.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To locals, gators are no more remarkable than ducks, though occasionally more disruptive.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, Harvard’s turnaround has been so remarkable that at our recent Yale Higher Education Leadership Summit, Harvard President Alan Garber received the Yale Legend in Leadership Award.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Bieniemy could inject some new ideas after an impressive stint as running backs coach under Ben Johnson for the Chicago Bears who ranked third in the NFL in rushing yards while winning their division during Bieniemy’s only year there.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Snow, sleet and ice totals have been impressive, ranging from 1 to 5 inches.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One of the most striking demonstrations involved encoding an image of the Mona Lisa into the smart skin.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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While the extremely volatile cryptocurrency has been put through the wringer on several occasions over the years, the decline comes at a striking moment.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Given how DeSantis and his allies are battering local governments for alleged waste, fraud and abuse, their silence in this case is conspicuous.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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At times, more than rendering them humans with layered existences, the subplots and character details make the film’s reality feel convoluted, because these components don’t always come off like conspicuous additions, rather than unimposingly folded into their personalities.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showy. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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