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 showy white flowers attract a variety of pollinators and other beneficial insects in July and August.
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Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Old Hamlet’s retainers acquired crumbling public housing estates turning out occupants enabling them to build showy apartments for cash buyers.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The conversation around the festival and industry’s response to the crisis in Gaza shows little signs of stopping, even as showy world premieres attempt to grab attention.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
Zinnias also attract butterflies with its showy flowers.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Old Hamlet’s retainers acquired crumbling public housing estates turning out occupants enabling them to build showy apartments for cash buyers.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The conversation around the festival and industry’s response to the crisis in Gaza shows little signs of stopping, even as showy world premieres attempt to grab attention.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
Zinnias also attract butterflies with its showy flowers.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for showy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showy
Adjective
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When compared with the DeathAdder V4 Pro, the difference is slight but noticeable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The New Shape of the Curve Year-to-date production growth for 2025 marks a noticeable deceleration compared to the peak shale boom years, when annual growth often ran in the double digits.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The inquiry also scrutinized prominent Trump allies, including Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, and Stephen Miller, along with dozens of consultants and political action committees tied to the former president’s orbit.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Almost a week after one of America’s most prominent conservative activists was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University, a 22-year-old man accused of executing the attack with his grandfather’s rifle appeared in court Tuesday to face state charges.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The most dramatic of these are the annual benchmark revisions, which align the monthly survey data with the more comprehensive Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), a near-complete count of jobs derived from unemployment insurance tax records.—
Jeff Gapusan,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement But when Episode 10 ended with Conrad boarding a plane to Paris in pursuit of Belly, fans began gearing up for a dramatic—and possibly heartbreaking—finale.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Andersen, who previously worked for the San Antonio Police Department, has ruddy cheeks and a commanding presence.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Irvine ran the ball, passed the ball and slowed down Laguna Hills’ uptempo offense with a commanding defensive display.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Join us in celebrating the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Charlie Kirk, an American legend.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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After exiting Real Madrid in 2021 — spending a remarkable 16 years with the Spanish club — Sergio Ramos spent the next two years hunkered down writing and producing music.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The team's away record is also impressive, with two wins and one draw, showcasing its ability to perform under pressure in hostile environments.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Also, while the 16 Plus' battery life isn’t class-leading, its 167-nit brightness at our 50% testing setting is impressive, particularly compared with the Asus and Samsung.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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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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Even royals apparently appreciate the brand’s combination of understated style and conspicuous thrift.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday morning, as members walked to the Capitol for votes, there was a conspicuous police presence.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showy. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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