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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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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
Last year, Hobert released Who’s the Clown, and it was quickly met with critical acclaim for the album’s catchy tracks and relatable and earnest lyrics.
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
The show was also quirky and fun — with catchy songs, to boot.
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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
These elegant, catchy covers include tracks by Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Coldplay and Madonna, among others.
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Danielle Charbonneau,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Boosted by its catchy tunes, the film’s soundtrack spent two weeks at number one on Billboard’s 200 Albums chart.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
The show was also quirky and fun — with catchy songs, to boot.
—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
These elegant, catchy covers include tracks by Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Coldplay and Madonna, among others.
—
Danielle Charbonneau,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Boosted by its catchy tunes, the film’s soundtrack spent two weeks at number one on Billboard’s 200 Albums chart.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
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Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
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After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
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Sarah Buck, Chicago Driving has become harder The rapid increase in bike lanes has made driving much more difficult and tedious, with numerous delays due to many streets being reduced to one lane in busy areas.
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Republican strategists have welcomed those nominations as an opening for attack in a difficult election year.
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The only other competitors were the Anglo-French Concorde and the sporadic Soviet Tupolev Tu-144 program.
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Redevelopment in downtown Miami and the accidental discovery of the mysterious Miami Circle in 1998 have ushered in a quarter-century of sporadic but remarkable archaeological revelations.
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One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.
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The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.
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MacDonald agrees that some of Kiros' positions could put Democratic candidates in a tough spot.
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The 34 measures include cuts to income tax for low- and middle income families, an overhaul of the creaking pension system, tougher rules for employees' sick leave and a reduction of the country's stifling bureaucracy.
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Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.
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This frequent, high-profile casting strategy, distinct from occasional star cameos, transforms 'Oh, Mary' into a dynamic, high-demand theatrical experience.
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After so many dramatic and 11th-hour wins in the Round of 32, the World Cup's Round of 16 has much to live up to.
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Such has been such a dramatic overhaul in the conference that the Heat at one moment can be viewed as contenders for the NBA Finals and at another the perception quite reasonably can be … right back in the play-in pool.
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Rescuers then wait intently for any indication of life, using sensitive microphones or telescopic cameras or simply pressing an ear against the rubble, hoping to detect a voice, a knock or the faintest movement.
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So far, the administration has sued multiple states unsuccessfully in attempts to obtain sensitive voter-roll data to run through a federal database known as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, program.
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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