1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a splashy new restaurant that's currently the in place to go
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2
as in flashy
attractively eye-catching in style
a splashy ad for the new brand of blue jeans
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3
as in loud
excessively showy
a splashy outfit that was definitely out of place in church
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Recent Examples of splashy
The Path Forward: From Innovation Theatre to Innovation Leadership
The future belongs not to organizations with the splashiest innovation labs, or the biggest R&D budgets, but to those that systematically dismantle these five myths and embrace a more sophisticated approach to innovation leadership.
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Mark Greeven, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The Sony film is now set to hit theaters July 3, 2026, for a splashy summer release after having initially been set for Aug. 1, 2025.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
The basic blacks are the most versatile, but there are tons of splashy prints too.
—Kristin Corpuz, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
McDonald’s is giving fans a slow drip instead of a splashy rollout.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Mark Greeven, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The Sony film is now set to hit theaters July 3, 2026, for a splashy summer release after having initially been set for Aug. 1, 2025.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
The basic blacks are the most versatile, but there are tons of splashy prints too.
—Kristin Corpuz, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
McDonald’s is giving fans a slow drip instead of a splashy rollout.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashy
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But within weeks, the change in sentiment was noticeable.—
Pradeep Prasana Kanagaraj,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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This stone and glass shade is breathtakingly beautiful without being too loud or funky.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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Such evidence could support the view that incessant loud noise amounts to torture or cruel treatment towards cetaceans, in turn galvanizing support for a new right to be free from such harm.—
David Gruber,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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And as longer-term followers of MLS will know, there used to be a slash in one of America’s most prominent clubs, too.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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One of the most prominent counterarguments comes from Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), which suggests that governments issuing their own currency can never run out of money.—
Sanford Mann,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Its stylish design and advanced features ensure future-proof functionality, even as 4K streaming is becoming more common.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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While brooches today have made their way onto the runways and been worn by some of the most stylish people—think Sebastian Stan and Colman Domingo at the Oscars, et al—these accessories have long been about more than just aesthetics.—
Ariel Kanter,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For example, secondary insomnia can develop due to issues such as chronic pain, a noisy environment, or stress about finances.—
Smita Patel,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2025
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In a noisy job market, your personal brand, digital presence, and network are critical assets.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The sight of brown pelicans diving headfirst into the ocean in pursuit of a meal represents one of the distinctive visual images of the California coast, their dramatic flight the highlight of a predatory mission.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Tuesday marks Day 11 of the NHL playoffs, and thanks to the Ottawa Senators’ dramatic overtime win in Game 4 on the weekend, all 16 teams are still alive.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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This is followed by a snazzy trine between Venus and Aries and Mars in Leo on May 22, as this synergy evokes a desire for passion, romance and creative expression, while the sun in Gemini’s sextile with Neptune in Aries inspires us to dream big and tap into our intuition.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Look 3 Belinda Lindsey, played by Natasha Rothwell, is the purveyor of tropical style with her snazzy choice of caftans throughout the season.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Splashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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