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as in prominent
likely to attract attention
has a gallery of flamboyant gestures that makes him easy to imitate
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as in loud
excessively showy
Las Vegas showgirls wearing flamboyant headdresses
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Recent Examples of flamboyant
But political cultures do not change course simply because their most flamboyant representatives enter or exit the stage.
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Heather Ann Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
We were presented with something utterly unique —Two handsome twins, both a bit flamboyant, doing beautiful harmonies.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Monte was known for being a little flamboyant and trash talking with the best.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Greys, shades of white and sage greens dominated guest designer Hed Mayner’s runway show, but the same was true on the tradeshow floor and throughout the streets of Florence, reinforcing a preference for familiar tones over more vibrant, flamboyant palettes.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Heather Ann Thompson, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
We were presented with something utterly unique —Two handsome twins, both a bit flamboyant, doing beautiful harmonies.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Monte was known for being a little flamboyant and trash talking with the best.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Greys, shades of white and sage greens dominated guest designer Hed Mayner’s runway show, but the same was true on the tradeshow floor and throughout the streets of Florence, reinforcing a preference for familiar tones over more vibrant, flamboyant palettes.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flamboyant
Adjective
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His is the most prominent case under the 2020 law and marks a severe blow to press freedom.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Yet in the ensuing years, prominent people in business, finance, politics, and academia continued to associate with him.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel already established a Gothic world in which the trauma is as loud as the wind on the moors, and Emerald Fennell’s adaptation excises major portions of the book to streamline that atmospheric darkness and ultimate tragedy.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Konstantin, 4, a sociable boy, is often frightened by loud noises and guards, his parents said.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The gusty and chilly winds will also be noticeable, especially on Thursday.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the smell of gas was noticeable across multiple locations throughout the city.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Closer to beach and mountain weekends, and to big, noisy holiday gatherings, and to raising children who got to see their grandparents all the time.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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The album’s best moments come when Joji deploys the noisy, aggressive production favored by morose rappers like fakemink, Bladee, and Playboi Carti.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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The baker's dozen invited to the event on Wednesday represents a dramatic increase from last season.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The growth in connected TV usage proved most dramatic in Indonesia and the Philippines, highlighting how living room viewing on large screens is becoming central to the streaming category’s evolution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Darnold’s stats weren’t gaudy, but his steady, mistake-free performance was what the Seahawks needed on a night Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III totaled 161 scrimmage yards and Seattle’s defense dominated.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Some are diamond-studded and gaudy.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The President demoted Greg Bovino, the commanding agent in charge of the roving patrols that have besieged Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, and Minneapolis.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Arsenal have allowed their previously commanding lead to slip in recent weeks while Nottingham Forest and West Ham have both found form to boost their chances of avoiding relegation.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Given how unbeatable the Avs looked in the first half, that’s pretty remarkable.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Terrance Gore, a baseball player whose remarkable speed earned him spots on three championship teams, including the 2020 Dodgers, died Friday, the Kansas City Royals announced on social media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Flamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flamboyant. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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