as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Recent Examples of showy
The outer ring of the flower is composed of showy, sterile florets, while the center contains the smaller, fertile florets.
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Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Come summer, when other flowering flora are busy competing for pollinators’ attention, skunk cabbage has already parted with its pollen and replaced its early blooming flowers with a bouquet of showy leaves.
—Skylar Knight, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
This earth sign doesn't care for showy appearances but still wants to revel in their successes, which is why quiet luxury fits best.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Galium odoratum Sun Exposure: Deep shade Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand
Soil pH: Acidic
Toad Lily
The toad lily is a showy, shade-loving perennial with small orchid-like flowers in zones 4a-9b.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
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Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Come summer, when other flowering flora are busy competing for pollinators’ attention, skunk cabbage has already parted with its pollen and replaced its early blooming flowers with a bouquet of showy leaves.
—Skylar Knight, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
This earth sign doesn't care for showy appearances but still wants to revel in their successes, which is why quiet luxury fits best.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
Galium odoratum Sun Exposure: Deep shade Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand
Soil pH: Acidic
Toad Lily
The toad lily is a showy, shade-loving perennial with small orchid-like flowers in zones 4a-9b.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showy
Adjective
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For later stages, incorporating regenerative in-office treatments can make a noticeable difference.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Ay Papi’s Whitethorn Rose Single Origin Live Rosin Infused Gummies are colorless and melt in the mouth with a noticeable musky cannabis flavor accompanied by sweet, tropical fruit notes.—
IRENE ADELINE MILANEZ,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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In March 2019, authorities arrested and charged more than 50 people, including coaches, test administrators, prominent CEOs, and the Hollywood stars.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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The chief umpire’s role is a prominent one that involves communicating decisions live on TV and often fronting up afterwards to explain them.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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After a heart-stopping 4-4 draw in the Copa America Femenina final in Quito, Ecuador, Brazil came through an equally dramatic penalty shoot-out, eventually winning 5-4 in sudden death.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The ascent is dramatic—a winding, six-mile climb brought us 2,700 feet above sea level.—
Kinsey Giddick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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The Sox scored four in the fourth to take a commanding 9-0 lead.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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And that one draw was only because two days were lost to rain at Old Trafford in Manchester when England were in a commanding position at a pivotal stage of the most recent Ashes series against Australia two years ago.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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There’s a certain romanticism that lies at the heart of these remarkable gins, something conjured, perhaps, by that dramatic meeting of land and sea.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Google stock has already achieved remarkable gains, growing 2x from $88 levels in early 2023 to approximately $180 at present.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Lambert-Smith has exhibited some impressive ball-tracking in the deep part of the field.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Announcing its lineup on Thursday, July 31 (Australia time), the festival is led by the impressive blend of Jelly Roll and Shaboozey – both of whom are making their Australian debuts as part of the festival.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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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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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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Simultaneously, conspicuous commerce makes consumption more public and, therefore, casts a vote on what’s acceptable—ultimately, driving more consumption.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Both the moon and Spica will set a little over two hours after the sun on July 30 for viewers in the U.S, with the binary system growing more conspicuous as our parent star slips farther below the horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 July 2025
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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