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Adjective
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These mums lack stolons and have large, showy blooms and little foliage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025 -
But the showy structure overwhelms the unshowy story.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There is a striking demographic contrast here though, as only a third of the 65+ age group trust smart devices for payments.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The glamorous look is more daring than Robbie's usual red carpet choices, but stands out as a striking entry in the naked dress trend.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Investors are not looking for the flashiest deck or the loudest hype.—
Aaron Vaccaro,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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As for her top, Biles kept it simple by wearing a black tank top that effortlessly complemented her flashy jeans.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There’s no green theater here—no splashy pledges or posters on the wall.—
Simon Mainwaring,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Originally a mansion built in 1881, the 14-room boutique hotel feels like staying at your eccentric friend’s country home in the best way; splashy decor and mixed prints characterize the aesthetic, and many of the pieces are handmade or one-of-a-kind.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Standing Apart from OEMs While Supporting Them As automakers invest in slick marketing campaigns highlighting EV performance and features, Veloz’s role is complimentary and focused on strengthening foundational consumer knowledge.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The result is slick noodles that won't absorb flavor or bind to sauces later on.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This was the Netherlands being defeated by a less flamboyant side, but one which offered technical skill, tactical quality and a sense of disciplined ruthlessness and defensive quality that all winning sides must possess.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Spanish Harlem, Camacho rose up the boxing ranks in New York in the 1980s, and made a name for himself for his quickness in the ring and flamboyant style.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beneath the surface of this glossy novel is a heartfelt depiction of the obstacles aspirant writers face in trying to both produce and publish.—
Susan Coll
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rather than relying solely on glossy imagery or abstract measurements, its website takes a consumer-first approach.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our cabin lacked a TV or a desk but had a snazzy shower and a near-360-degree view of the woods, river or the night sky when the black-out curtains were opened.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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These days, Stewart’s concerts take their cues from his long-running Las Vegas residencies, and there was a snazzy polish to Tuesday’s proceedings.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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