as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Recent Examples of showy
Although there are more types of marigolds to explore, most common marigolds fall into one of three categories:
African or Mexican marigolds are large plants that produce big, showy blooms that are often used in bouquets.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
Just by advancing this peace plan for Gaza, Egypt has salvaged the Palestinian aspiration for statehood from Trump’s desire to conjure a showy real estate development deal.
—Lisa Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
Matching the evening mood, the prose isn’t as showy as in previous Hollinghurst works.
—Sam Worley, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2024
First class on the Qantas Airbus A380 is a showy affair, equipped with high-end champagne and meals, fancy amenity kits, and doting service.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
Just by advancing this peace plan for Gaza, Egypt has salvaged the Palestinian aspiration for statehood from Trump’s desire to conjure a showy real estate development deal.
—Lisa Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
Matching the evening mood, the prose isn’t as showy as in previous Hollinghurst works.
—Sam Worley, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2024
First class on the Qantas Airbus A380 is a showy affair, equipped with high-end champagne and meals, fancy amenity kits, and doting service.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showy
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Arsenal’s change in tack from corners was immediately noticeable in their 1-1 draw with Brentford.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The coup marked a dramatic political backslide in a country that had been moving toward democracy for the past decade, and triggered widespread unrest.—
Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang,
The Dial,
17 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy got the job done in a dramatic playoff over Justin Rose after a topsy-turvy final round that featured plenty of ups and downs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On election day, early results gave Cárdenas a commanding lead over the PRI’s candidate, Carlos Salinas de Gortari.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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After the first leg in Lyon had ended 2-2 last week, United took a commanding lead in Thursday’s return fixture thanks to first-half goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Kawhi Leonard was the star of the show, though, leading the Clippers with 39 points on a remarkable 15-for-19 shooting night.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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Of course, Perino had the remarkable experience of having a president of the United States serve as one of her unofficial mentors.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cleetus McFarland, the popular automotive YouTuber whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, finished in an impressive P10 in the ARCA Menards Series at Talladega.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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There’s also an impressive discount on this striking coffee table that’s equipped with plenty of functionality.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And if that were to happen, this would place GDX within striking distance of its all-time highs from early 2011.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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The 26-room boutique spans three levels of the striking Torre Virreyes, a jutting showpiece of the skyline with views stretching into the Bosque de Chapultepec, the region’s largest urban park, once home of Aztec and Habsburg emperors.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The New England Patriots’ recent struggles in the NFL Draft have been very conspicuous.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the most conspicuous manifestation of this growing musical movement returns with the 10th Berkeley Festival of Choro April 17-20.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showy. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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