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splashy

adjective

ˈspla-shē How to pronounce splashy (audio)
Definition of splashynext
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 Despite its splashy unveiling, Project Zenith is more about making the OS less irritating for developers than adding any groundbreaking capabilities. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 The announcement marked Apple's splashy entry into a long-existing product category. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 Trading for receiver Jaylen Waddle was one of the offseason’s splashiest moves. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 An important starting point in the process is making splashy appointments in corporate social responsibility and environmental social governance. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for splashy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashy
  1. noticeable
  2. flashy
  3. loud
  4. prominent
  5. stylish
  6. noisy
  7. dramatic
  8. snazzy
Adjective
  • If Taron Johnson and the secondary hold up against complex passing schemes, the unit should take a noticeable leap in efficiency.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Separate data from Indeed’s Job Postings Index also shows a seasonal ramp-up that is noticeable around Labor Day and the weeks that follow.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • There were offensive fireworks, comebacks galore, flashy debuts and plenty more on the first Sunday of the NFL season.
    — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Tesla’s flashy unveiling of its Cybercab robotaxi in 2024 left some glaring questions unanswered.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of flashy
Adjective
  • Saphier is nominated for a position that carries limited policymaking power but serves as a loud megaphone as the nation's top communicator to Americans on public health issues.
    — FATIMA HUSSEIN, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, Seider is back now, and the fallout from the loud summer looms.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • Epstein investigation churns in Congress Black is the latest among several prominent figures, including former President Clinton and Bill Gates, who have been asked to appear as part of the Oversight Committee’s long-running probe of Epstein.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • While the film festival has always drawn stars sporting designer style from various fashion houses and labels, the couture streak for the 2026 red carpet feels far more prominent than in years past.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Next on my list are a few pairs of new shoes that will be versatile and functional, but still stylish—I’m not asking much, right?
    — Natalie LaBarbera, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Grab this stylish pair of wireless headphones today for just $79.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • Suzanne, the sulky, artistic type, scowls and pointedly ignores their noisy energy.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Operations teams call this noisy neighbors, data modelers call it hot keys, queueing theory calls it head-of-line blocking, and your customer calls it slow.
    — Manas Chaudhari, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of noisy
Adjective
  • The interplay between players and their coaches often generates some of the most dramatic viewing moments of a tennis match.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But within this storytelling paradigm, Adnani imbues each scene with a dramatic wrath bubbling just beneath the surface.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • Danny Boyle adopts a similar strategy with this snazzy screen adaptation, shot through with kinetic energy, convulsive editing and a liberal sprinkling of post-punk, electro-pop and indie rock that thumbs its nose at period accuracy.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, just a few months earlier, Kate Hudson, 47, showed off a snazzy pair in some cool Instagram pictures.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of snazzy

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