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as in stylish
attractively eye-catching in style
I bought a flashy new car as soon as I got my first paycheck
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as in loud
excessively showy
wore flashy rings on almost all the fingers of his left hand
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Recent Examples of flashy
But his journey from shining shoes in the slums to terrorizing defenses in the world’s biggest stadiums relies too heavily on the flashy montage to pack an emotional punch.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Jolie plays Maxine, an American indie director hired to create a flashy opening film for Paris Fashion Week.
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Supergirl doesn't end with a flashy post-credits scene to tee up the next DC Studios movie.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
Early-stage founders are shopping for sky-high valuations to hype up their startup, earning flashy headlines that could help land deals, close future funding rounds, and importantly, win over top talent who often are fielding competing offers.
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Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Jolie plays Maxine, an American indie director hired to create a flashy opening film for Paris Fashion Week.
—
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Supergirl doesn't end with a flashy post-credits scene to tee up the next DC Studios movie.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
Early-stage founders are shopping for sky-high valuations to hype up their startup, earning flashy headlines that could help land deals, close future funding rounds, and importantly, win over top talent who often are fielding competing offers.
—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashy
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night.
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There are loud crowds, and then there are Mexican soccer crowds.
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For a snazzy take on a ballet flat, rock these almond-toe shoes that also have a higher vamp.
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Level up his look with this snazzy yellow style that's anything but par for the course.
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Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
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The advertisement paints an ominous portrait, featuring a man in dark lighting standing in front of images of noisy computer servers.
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
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The Saudi Suite A wedding gift from Crown Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia, the Burmese sapphire and diamond Saudi Suite consisted of a necklace, pendants, a ring, a bracelet, earrings, and a rather gaudy watch.
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Chawinga, the back-to-back league MVP, has been a top on-field producer for the Current since arriving in 2024 as a relative unknown, despite gaudy statistics at Chinese club Wuhan Jianghan.
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As the country prepares to mark its semiquincentennial, or 250th birthday, the splashiest celebrations in Washington are being shaped by corporate money.
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There was nothing splashy about anything Kekäläinen did on Wednesday.
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There were many business, political and corporate VIPs on hand, including Aurora Mayor John Laesch, who did not speak at the event but stood quietly in the crowd, listening and taking pictures of the glitzy surroundings and boisterous activities.
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Each one becomes a part of the fabric of Fashion Week, but their disparate problems are a far cry from the glitzy event’s self-importance.
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“Flashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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