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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
will need a catchy slogan to sell the new product, which is actually pretty boring
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2
as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
Professor Hartman's exams always include at least one catchy question
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
she was so winded that her breathing came in catchy gasps
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Recent Examples of catchy
But Goodbye Small Head is swirling and atmospheric, with dark, catchy melodies that recall ’90s trip-hop and alternative rock.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
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'Wicked' was one of the highest-grossing movies of 2024, largely due to the impressive visual effects, catchy tunes, and impeccable performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, and more.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Use a catchy subject line, a clear structure, key figures and potential benefits.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
An Armed and Legged Fish: How Steve, a French cartoon with a catchy theme song, became a TikTok star.
—Alex Vadukul, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
'Wicked' was one of the highest-grossing movies of 2024, largely due to the impressive visual effects, catchy tunes, and impeccable performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, and more.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Use a catchy subject line, a clear structure, key figures and potential benefits.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
An Armed and Legged Fish: How Steve, a French cartoon with a catchy theme song, became a TikTok star.
—Alex Vadukul, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
Adjective
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Even more notably, Tha Carter V sold a massive 480,000 units in its debut week back in 2018, underscoring a noticeable slide in first-week performance over the years.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
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The dog's most distinctive feature—a noticeable facial deformity—raised immediate questions.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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No matter how sweet, the little crocodile grows bigger and more difficult to care for.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Despite her risky gambit, Metcalfe, who is studying to be an attorney at the University of Law in Manchester, England, admits that her sport has helped her through some of the most difficult times of her life.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Though the May 31 eruption is the only one caught on official video, the USGS has received several reports of other sporadic eruptions over the past year.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 June 2025
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My spring crops were slow to develop this year, stifled by sporadic frosts and bouts of dry weather.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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The two prominent Idaho families joined when Andrus’s youngest daughter, Kelly, married Church’s son Chase in 1989.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
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His script may go over the top, and a generally adept cast (which also includes prominent parts for Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Shalet Monique and others) copes variably with its excesses.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The vote took place against an increasingly violent backlash to the Trump administration's tough immigration policies.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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In Mind For startups, achieving more with less can be tough.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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There is an occasional veteran who shows up on a rehabilitation assignment.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Having the occasional treat or missing a workout is okay.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 June 2025
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The dispute involves the latest instance of the Trump Administration orchestrating a speedy and dramatic about-face by federal agencies on DEI policies, transgender rights and similar culture war issues.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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And some series drew big crowds, such as Hagerty’s dramatic three-game conquests against Winter Park and Spruce Creek, which included three extra-inning games.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Amino acids are more easily absorbed than proteins and do not damage the intestinal environment, which means even those with sensitive digestions can take them.—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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This principle, applied across all workloads, is instrumental for reducing the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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