as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Recent Examples of showy
The showy, yellow blooms are beloved by butterflies, songbirds, and other pollinators.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Trump might be considering another showy round of B-2 strikes, which wouldn’t be much help to people demonstrating in the streets of Tehran.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
There isn’t much in Aaron Sorkin’s script that rings the slightest bit true — this is a very movie version of the military — but Reiner is smart enough to simply hand the wild, showy moments to Tom Cruise and Demi Moore and (especially) Jack Nicholson and get the hell out of their way.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
Gardeners often choose hydrangea shrubs for their impressive, showy flowers.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Trump might be considering another showy round of B-2 strikes, which wouldn’t be much help to people demonstrating in the streets of Tehran.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
There isn’t much in Aaron Sorkin’s script that rings the slightest bit true — this is a very movie version of the military — but Reiner is smart enough to simply hand the wild, showy moments to Tom Cruise and Demi Moore and (especially) Jack Nicholson and get the hell out of their way.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
Gardeners often choose hydrangea shrubs for their impressive, showy flowers.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showy
Adjective
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The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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While Reconcept recommends sessions of at least 30 minutes, shorter experiences can still produce noticeable effects.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Art enthusiasts Hans Ottinot, a prominent Broward attorney, and Nelson Adams, a Miami obstetrician associated with Jackson Memorial, are central to the museum’s dream team.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This pair, complete with the prominent markings always featured on the classic style, has a memory foam insert and a rubber sole that’s especially good for slippery winter weather.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At this point, Lawrence needs a commanding postseason display to turn that around.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado Avalanche solidified their lead atop the Central Division on Sunday, emphatically, building a commanding lead and giving Minnesota Wild fans precious little to cheer about.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Now that season 4 is airing, fans continue to dive into every eerie detail of the series’ dramatic setting.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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At the heart of each villa is the Grand Salon, a unified living and entertaining space anchored by a dramatic double-sided glass fireplace.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What’s remarkable is the Leafs have done it without Tanev, their best penalty killer, for most of the season and without another top penalty killer, Brandon Carlo, for the better part of the last two months.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The whimsical term has also been the title of countless poems, songs and books about remarkable coincidences or eureka moments.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Joseph’s most recent work in Denver, however, happens to be some of the most impressive as the unit ranked second in total defense, third in scoring and in the top-ten against both the run and pass.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Le Pliage Green Medium Canvas Handbag The recognizable Longchamp Le Pliage tote also comes in a striking earthy canvas fabric, making this Le Pliage Green Medium Canvas Handbag another must-buy for the season.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Her voice is striking, full of bravery and humanity.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There was a conspicuous gap in the center of downtown Detroit for a quarter century.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The score of the match wasn’t unusual, a 6-0, 6-0 win for Germany’s Lorena Schaedel; what was conspicuous was the performance of her opponent, the 21-year-old Egyptian Hajar Abdelkader, on what seems to have been her professional debut.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showy. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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