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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
His flashiest assists were offset by foolhardy turnovers.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Neither gravitates toward the flashier aspects of the virtuoso life style.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Those chasing flashy marketing will be left behind.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Strategic workforce management isn’t about slashing headcount for the sake of flashy cost-cutting.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Neither gravitates toward the flashier aspects of the virtuoso life style.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Those chasing flashy marketing will be left behind.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Strategic workforce management isn’t about slashing headcount for the sake of flashy cost-cutting.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashy
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While brooches today have made their way onto the runways and been worn by some of the most stylish people—think Sebastian Stan and Colman Domingo at the Oscars, et al—these accessories have long been about more than just aesthetics.—
Ariel Kanter,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse London Heathrow Airport Known for its stylish and cheeky British hospitality, Virgin Atlantic’s Clubhouse includes premium alcohol with no up charge, including Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Champagne and the the signature Virgin Redhead cocktail.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Such evidence could support the view that incessant loud noise amounts to torture or cruel treatment towards cetaceans, in turn galvanizing support for a new right to be free from such harm.—
David Gruber,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to cops, Mette, while inside Tamara’s Beauty Bar, a salon on Lenox Ave. near W. 113th St., heard a loud argument between two groups about 10:20 p.m. Tuesday.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Also, the uniform requirement — Hoka or ON sneakers, Lululemon tank, pants or leggings, or a snazzy blazer — is a bit much.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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The primary suite comes complete with two closets, along with a luxe bath containing dual vanities, a snazzy soaking tub, and a glassy shower.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Our emissions are simply too loud, too noisy, and too difficult to remove.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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The resulting truck was so noisy it couldn’t be sold in several states, including California, Florida, and Maryland.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2025
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Newly single Rachel Zoe, meanwhile, made a grand entrance flanked by a fashionable crew.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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By the 1960s, women were making more fashionable style choices.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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At every step, he's been able to invest some money into other people's good ideas and then cash out—literally and figuratively—with more money and a gaudier reputation, despite contributing very little.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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What was outside of David after that challenge was a big, gaudy immunity necklace, something Cedrek certainly could have used considering his fate later that night.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Over the next two hours, jeweler and collector pored over nearly 40 pieces, separating them into neat piles.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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They can be enjoyed sipped neat or poured over ice.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Warm days call for feminine blouses and tank tops, while cool nights allow for chunky cardigans and button-downs.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
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Environmental Conditions Native hydrangeas are found in many locations around the world, but all are found in cool, moist woodlands.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Flashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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