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Adjective
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Zinnias also attract butterflies with its showy flowers.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025 -
Netflix shows can do the same thing even with a binge model — but Pulse simply isn’t the same kind of big, showy event series as a Wednesday or Squid Game or even Department Q.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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With its long legs and vivid orange facial skin, the secretary bird is one of the most striking raptors in the world.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Its dramatic black-and-white veining is a striking contrast to the American-walnut-veneer cabinetry.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
2 Aug. 2025
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Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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Amid the classic, flashy film and television premieres this week at SXSW, the festival also offered a forum for burgeoning creators to showcase their work in the Independent TV Pilot Program.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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The splashy project could raise eyebrows at a time when Trump and his Republican allies slashed hundreds of billions of dollars in spending on Medicaid for poor and disabled Americans, along with deep cuts in food assistance in his Big Beautiful Bill, which also cuts taxes for the wealthy.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
31 July 2025
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The South by Southwest Conference and Festival is often populated with splashy activations from companies promising groundbreaking tech in the near future.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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The Final Insult: Infrastructure Without Respect Behind slick UX and celebrity endorsements, these longevity startups still require radiologists to interpret scans, flag potential cancers, and provide legal sign-off.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Liberal Ted Garcia is a slick political phony — a cartoonish whitewash of actual government authoritarians (Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, Andrew Cuomo, etc.).—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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As White surged through the office bellowing orders and pounding tables, his six-foot-tall figure seemed even more commanding with his flamboyant, spiky red hair.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Known for her flamboyant costumes and signature fruit hat, the scent’s essence is all about channelling the fantasy of a carefree, beachside summer.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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This human touch can’t be learned from a glossy PDF; instead, it must be cultivated with intention.—
Julien Fortuit,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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But, when Theo comes back downstairs wearing the glossy blue-and-gold shirt, all hell breaks loose.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 July 2025
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The Retreat’s snazziest amenities are the day rooms, which are essentially lavish suites (a living area, full bath, plenty of fresh juices and water) meant for visitors exploring at least one other Safari Collection property to rent for a few hours of relaxing, napping and snacking.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Photo : Pierre Galant The primary bath features dual vanities and a snazzy soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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