SPLASHY Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words

splashy

adjective

ˈspla-shē

Definition of splashy

as in noticeable

likely to attract attention a splashy new restaurant that's currently the in place to go

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as in flashy

attractively eye-catching in style a splashy ad for the new brand of blue jeans

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as in loud

excessively showy a splashy outfit that was definitely out of place in church

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Recent Examples of splashy But a corrective follow-up to a sensational claim rarely draws the same splashy headlines from mainstream outlets. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 July 2026 The whole thing, a collaboration between hotelier Schrager and Herzog & de Meuron, is very splashy. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 July 2026 The studio room has a dramatic freestanding tub and splashy toile wallpaper, while the superior suite has a writing alcove and mini-library. — Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 The middle ground could be splashier contracts signed ahead of time. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for splashy

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Adjective

But the way people encounter health information is changing, and that shift is especially noticeable with Gen Z, the first generation to grow up immersed in social media.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Your 1st House of Identity glows as the intuitive Moon conjoins loving Venus in your sign, making your presence more noticeable than usual.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

In the fall, the flashy Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, designed like a stack of nine askew cubes, will soar past to its final height of 1,049 feet.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Even the flashy LEDs on the side still work, as does the brake light, adjustable headlight, and turn signals.

— Joe Salas July 20, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Definition of flashy

Adjective

The loudmouth shorts that Corporate America loves to hate are likely to stay on the sidelines a while longer – nobody likes the guy at the party complaining the music is too loud.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Silence can be ‘louder than any voice’ On July 3, at least 200 people gathered at a church in east Charlotte for Juliana’s funeral.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Definition of loud

Adjective

Beth Bourne, one of the most prominent anti-transgender activists in California, is running for the Davis Joint Unified School District Board of Education.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
One of North Carolina’s most prominent transitional housing programs for women, the Center for Community Transitions in Charlotte, has just 30 beds.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Domaine du Ferret’s collection of lodges is a stylish take on the bay’s fishermen’s huts.

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Known for its warm welcome and customer service, the store is a beloved destination for those seeking unique and stylish items for their homes.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of stylish

Adjective

These days, noisy, drunk, barely dressed visitors holiday hard in condos that have been converted into vacation rentals.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
An hour before The Breakaway goes live, the production crew forms a human shield across a noisy central London street so presenter Orla Chennaoui can record her opening link uninterrupted.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of noisy

Adjective

Beyond that, there is the knowledge that every game, every performance, every dramatic intervention on Argentina’s behalf, is embellishing a sporting legacy that already seemed complete.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Other players took center stage in Friday’s summer league finale to help the Sacramento Kings leave Las Vegas with a dramatic win over the Charlotte Hornets.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of dramatic

Adjective

That has meant adding premium seats, offering access to snazzier loungers, free upgrades, and baggage fee waivers.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman are partners in a snazzy teleportation bit who turn on each other after the tragic death of their assistant.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of snazzy

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