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 fledgling distributor had shown the wherewithal to turn around acquisitions into splashy releases in a short time.
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
But somehow there were even more stars at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall on Monday for the film’s fashionably splashy premiere.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Going forward, publicity for physical media releases will be handled by Disney’s theatrical publicity staff — a dramatic turn of events for a company known for its beloved Vault releases and splashy SteelBooks.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Cruise lines have taken note, and short Caribbean sailings are surging in popularity, fueled in part by the rise of splashy private islands and exclusive destinations, like Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, which opened in December 2025.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
But somehow there were even more stars at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall on Monday for the film’s fashionably splashy premiere.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Going forward, publicity for physical media releases will be handled by Disney’s theatrical publicity staff — a dramatic turn of events for a company known for its beloved Vault releases and splashy SteelBooks.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Cruise lines have taken note, and short Caribbean sailings are surging in popularity, fueled in part by the rise of splashy private islands and exclusive destinations, like Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, which opened in December 2025.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashy
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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But what the Raiders did on Days 2 and 3 — while not as flashy — should be reason for optimism as well.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Besides the rock-bottom fares and add-on fees Spirit Airlines may have been best known for its flying bananas — the flashy yellow planes at South Florida airports.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The post drew loud boos from the crowd.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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This misguided motion by a Democratic Socialist councilmember deserves a loud, emphatic no vote from the full City Council.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The couple, who married last year in Italy, have become increasingly prominent in fashion circles, a particular passion of Sánchez Bezos, 56, who also serves as vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, another passion.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The school has become the continent’s most prominent professional dance training institution in recent years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Alongside its best-selling bedding and cozy cashmere loungewear, the direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand offers a lineup of stylish Italian leather bags that channel quiet luxury without the sticker shock.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Innovatively engineered to maximize the smallest amounts of square footage, these micro lodges are packed with lots of inspiring design moments, from a mountain-view wonder in the south of France to a stylish pad in Atlanta.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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But for centuries, Newcastle was a hard-scrabble, noisy, industrial powerhouse.—
Mark Phillips,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Currently, many campers use generators for larger vehicle setups, which can be noisy during the night for nearby tent campers.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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The fallout from Tuesday’s protest, while less dramatic than a similar demonstration outside the synagogue in November, touched on issues that have become deeply contentious across NYC.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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The political transition that followed the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro earlier this year was always expected to fracture Venezuela’s ruling movement.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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With four restaurants, each offering its own culinary and visual identity, and a snazzy bar to match, Fairmont Mumbai makes a strong case for staying in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Nashville’s star keeps getting brighter—drop your bags at the snazzy Hermitage Hotel and head to the nearest dance floor.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Splashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashy. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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