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
And the splashy addition of Jake Guentzel has so far paid off.
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Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The nonprofit has already produced splashy TV ads for submarine jobs.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 2 Jan. 2025
Netflix made a splashy foray into football on December 25 by livestreaming two NFL games: the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, followed by the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Houston Texans.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
There was a glimmer of hope for splashy theatrical rom-coms when, in 2018, Crazy Rich Asians was a massive, culture-dominating success.
—Esther Zuckerman, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
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Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The nonprofit has already produced splashy TV ads for submarine jobs.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 2 Jan. 2025
Netflix made a splashy foray into football on December 25 by livestreaming two NFL games: the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, followed by the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Houston Texans.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
There was a glimmer of hope for splashy theatrical rom-coms when, in 2018, Crazy Rich Asians was a massive, culture-dominating success.
—Esther Zuckerman, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashy
Adjective
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The difference in how Andrew carries himself now is noticeable, Caroline said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Jan. 2025
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For a movie that looks so remarkably good – from the oppressive, classical set design to the astounding lighting work – Ash's (Rook this time around) uncanny comeback was a noticeable exception.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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While its interior design is less flashy than rivals from Ferrari and Lamborghini, the aesthetic is pleasing, and outward visibility is excellent.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
6 Jan. 2023
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If McCarthy falls shorts, that hands leverage to people are every bit as extreme as Greene, though slightly less flashy about it—Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, and Matt Gaetz.—
Michael Tomasky,
The New Republic,
3 Jan. 2023
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The blizzard gave them some issues, but the over 1,000 staff members are more than ready to welcome the loudest fans in the NFL, plus some Texans fans hoping to see an upset.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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Cubs fans greeted Sosa with cheers and only a smattering of boos, which were drown out by the loud applause.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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China remains the most prominent long-term threat to U.S. hegemony abroad, the president told the audience — a point of agreement with many in Trump’s circle.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
13 Jan. 2025
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In office, Voinovich corresponded frequently with the state’s most prominent bishops, in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.—
Alec MacGillis,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Her look was completed with oversize black shades and stylish black-and-white heels.—
Ada Tseng,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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Scuba Oversized Pullover Sweatshirt $118 $69 at Lululemon A classic pullover sweatshirt is a wardrobe staple, and this one is both stylish and cozy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His personal airplane, a noisy 727, is banned from takeoff and landing between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The screen rolls out from underneath the keyboard, with a noisy motor taking a few seconds to turn the device into a laptop with a very tall display.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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That would add another dramatic twist to a story that is full of surprises.—
John Brandon,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Barring a dramatic turn of the weather, the national semifinal game between Ohio State and Texas will start on time, according to the Cotton Bowl.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Human Fear is a snazzier return than a fan would expect at this point.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2025
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Big Tech companies like Google and OpenAI are racing to release consumer products that can showcase uses for the snazzy new technology, even as naysayers warn that the lack of guardrails around the development of AI poses dangers for humanity.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Splashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashy. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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