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
Cloth is probably fine for baking and pulling pots off the stove or out of the oven, but saucy and splashy situations might call for silicone.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
An offer sheet would likely have to be even splashier.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
That would be just a little over a year after its splashy launch resulted in lines down the block and scores of protestors on the other side of the street.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
From its oversized foliage to its dark green fruits and vivid blooms, every growing phase of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) has its own splashy style, says Elin Harryson of plant care app Planta.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
An offer sheet would likely have to be even splashier.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
That would be just a little over a year after its splashy launch resulted in lines down the block and scores of protestors on the other side of the street.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
From its oversized foliage to its dark green fruits and vivid blooms, every growing phase of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) has its own splashy style, says Elin Harryson of plant care app Planta.
—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for splashy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashy
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Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
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After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
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The rapper blends her innate New York style with high fashion and luxury footwear styles, creating ultra-unique and flashy looks.
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Within the flashy dance numbers and power ballads, American musicals often hold up a mirror to society.
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Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night.
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There are loud crowds, and then there are Mexican soccer crowds.
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His father, Manuel Cepeda, was a prominent figure in the Colombian Communist Party, and was assassinated in 1994 during a particularly bloody era in Colombia's internal conflict.
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The chatbot’s responses include citations and prominent links to news outlets.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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After Tuesday night’s noisy earnings report, FedEx is down around 1% in midmorning trading, off its lows of the session.
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McGee also prioritizes authentic community on platforms like Substack over noisy social media.
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Now, following intense backlash from local communities, a series of lawsuits and a leadership shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency appears to be abandoning the initiative – a dramatic shift away from a plan that had already seen spending upwards of $1 billion.
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The show’s dramatic romance and journey of self-growth seems to fit in line with something Austen would’ve imagined for her characters.
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For a snazzy take on a ballet flat, rock these almond-toe shoes that also have a higher vamp.
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Level up his look with this snazzy yellow style that's anything but par for the course.
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“Splashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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