1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a splashy new restaurant that's currently the in place to go
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2
as in flashy
attractively eye-catching in style
a splashy ad for the new brand of blue jeans
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3
as in loud
excessively showy
a splashy outfit that was definitely out of place in church
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Recent Examples of splashy
When the teen drama made its splashy debut on The WB in 1998 (before the network became The CW), viewers were instantly hooked by the emotional storylines and unforgettable cast that carried the series through six seasons.
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 24 May 2025
The event, an annual fundraiser for the nonprofit American Cinematheque, honored Jessica Chastain in 2024 at a ceremony that typically draws one of the splashiest Hollywood crowds of the season.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 21 May 2025
The companies breaking through aren’t the ones with the slickest campaigns or splashiest features.
—Kristin Russel, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Bristol Myers Squibb on Monday made a splashy move to fortify its drug pipeline.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 June 2025
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 24 May 2025
The event, an annual fundraiser for the nonprofit American Cinematheque, honored Jessica Chastain in 2024 at a ceremony that typically draws one of the splashiest Hollywood crowds of the season.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 21 May 2025
The companies breaking through aren’t the ones with the slickest campaigns or splashiest features.
—Kristin Russel, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Bristol Myers Squibb on Monday made a splashy move to fortify its drug pipeline.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashy
Adjective
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The dog's most distinctive feature—a noticeable facial deformity—raised immediate questions.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Even more notably, Tha Carter V sold a massive 480,000 units in its debut week back in 2018, underscoring a noticeable slide in first-week performance over the years.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 June 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
Adjective
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Ethical Efficiency insists that systems be designed to truly find and elevate the best solutions, not simply reward the loudest voices or most privileged perspectives.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Just after dawn on May 29, the swish of chains dragging on asphalt was loud enough to be heard over idling engines.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
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His script may go over the top, and a generally adept cast (which also includes prominent parts for Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Shalet Monique and others) copes variably with its excesses.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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The two prominent Idaho families joined when Andrus’s youngest daughter, Kelly, married Church’s son Chase in 1989.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 June 2025
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Our destination was Cuyama Buckhorn, a roadside motel that in recent years has been made over into a stylish resort with vintage flourishes, such as bocce courts and firepits ideal for roasting s’mores.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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Designed to blend effortlessly with your favorite pieces, this stylish bag extension offers a fresh, customizable twist to elevate your everyday look.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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That means that for years, garbage trucks had to back down this dead end to make pickups -- a regular, noisy nuisance.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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Swapping in the wrong kind could slightly reduce your range or make the ride noisier.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The change from Skinner to Pickard helped stabilize the Oilers in Game 4, enough to spark a dramatic overtime comeback.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Some of Lloyd’s recent productions—including the dramatic monochrome Sunset Boulevard and Romeo and Juliet—use cameras and screens; all use microphones.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Something delicate and silver, that goes almost anywhere for evening, or to almost any snazzy daytime event.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2025
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The soundtrack is built from widely recognizable classic rock songs, and the opening title sequence (with a theme written by Abrams himself) is a snazzy tone-setter clearly inspired by Hot Wheels.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 May 2025
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“Splashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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