as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Recent Examples of showy
Peach trees produce showy pink flowers in spring, filling your yard with seasonal color.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Southerners love our hydrangeas, especially the showy pink, blue, or purple late-spring blooms of French hydrangeas.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Bigleaf Hydrangea Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) has large, showy flowers in shades of pink or blue.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Try ‘Brilliance’ with showy fronds that turn orange in fall.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Southerners love our hydrangeas, especially the showy pink, blue, or purple late-spring blooms of French hydrangeas.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Bigleaf Hydrangea Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) has large, showy flowers in shades of pink or blue.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Try ‘Brilliance’ with showy fronds that turn orange in fall.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showy
Adjective
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The Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, where your structure is more noticeable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The combination of skilled care, more affordable pricing, and the appeal of travelling for treatment has shaped a noticeable trend.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most importantly, playing prominent roles alongside a respected veteran and thoughtful mentor in Zibanejad really seemed to propel the young wingers, who finished the season by combining for 43 points (24 for Lafrenière and 19 for Perreault) in the final 23 games.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Collagen loss accelerates, cell turnover slows, and deep wrinkles become more prominent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Few materials feel so commanding and permanent as concrete.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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On Monday night, the Magic stunned the Pistons in Central Florida to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The life of a music director at a major opera company is inevitably one engaged in tragedy, and Conlon exhibits the dramatic flair to grip its emotional immensity.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Surely, many are concerned over the dramatic impact this innovation will have on jobs and workforce participation, particularly given how quickly these changes are anticipated.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet what made the voyage truly remarkable was not only the wildlife but the way Silver Origin so effortlessly connected us to the Galápagos through its design, Ecuadorian crew, and expert naturalists.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ingram’s story is remarkable, and his late-season run was equal parts outstanding, sorely needed and unexpected.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Minnesota has largely kept them to the perimeter, making life a little easier on impressive rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Like many cushion foundations, shade ranges can skew limited—K-beauty brands have historically catered to a narrower spectrum—but this one is a bit more impressive, with 20 shades to choose from.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In perhaps the most striking example of learning during sleep, Konkoly, Paller, and several collaborators witnessed what amounted to conversations with people who were in the midst of dreams.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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All the crazy mechanics, including the mini W16-cylinder engine with moving pistons, are on full display, making the latest iteration the most striking yet.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On one wall, there was conspicuous patch of white paint where a Warhol dollar sign had been removed by its new owner.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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A little less conspicuous than your Marriotts and your Hyatts, this rewards program partners with over 650 independent hotels around the world, offering members more elevated and flexible stays via perks like room upgrades and late checkout.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showy. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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