as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Recent Examples of showy
These charming cool-season flowers are known for their showy, delicate, papery blooms and exceptional vase life.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
These blooms are an African native called stinknet — an unflattering name for a showy flower — that have taken over Maricopa County and is knocking on the doors of others, such as Pima.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Consider the outdoor elements as your design inspiration and aesthetic and let the cooking station be just that, functional, and practical, but not too showy.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Rex begonias are prized for their showy leaves and can be grown in the sun.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
These blooms are an African native called stinknet — an unflattering name for a showy flower — that have taken over Maricopa County and is knocking on the doors of others, such as Pima.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Consider the outdoor elements as your design inspiration and aesthetic and let the cooking station be just that, functional, and practical, but not too showy.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Rex begonias are prized for their showy leaves and can be grown in the sun.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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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,
1 Apr. 2026
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Add in limited ventilation and the fact that windows usually can’t be opened freely, and the effects can quickly become noticeable.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Strangely, as social media has moved from the text of status updates and tweets to short video, verbal commentary has actually grown more prominent and more viral.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Piker is one of the few prominent left-wing voices operating in digital spaces where young men congregate.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Raman had a commanding lead in a field of five major candidates, with 33% of voters supporting her, while Bass trailed at 17%, according to the poll by the Loyola Marymount University Center for the Study of Los Angeles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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At 132 feet, the 40P is larger and more commanding, offering additional space and slightly flashier features.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The change in temperatures will be dramatic after a record-setting 84 degrees on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Yet key dramatic moments—a shooting, the robbers’ realization that the bank vault is empty—occurred in a hallway invisible to the audience, described secondhand.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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More remarkable is his ability to convince skittish engineers, investors, and a tech-skeptical public that their priorities, even when mutually exclusive, are also his priorities.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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There’s also no denying that finishing with a point per game or better in 21 consecutive NHL seasons is a remarkable achievement.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Heat is now an impressive 12-4 on the second night of back-to-backs this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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There’s also an impressive range of side dishes made with seasonal vegetables.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ditching her signature light brown, mid-length hair, Hadid debuted a striking blonde pixie cut.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The companies are actively seeking to replace striking crew.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its stalk is snappable, its fragrance is delightful, and its bright beauty is highly conspicuous.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Any indication of a new deal has been conspicuous so far by its absence.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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