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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a splashy new restaurant that's currently the in place to go
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as in flashy
attractively eye-catching in style
a splashy ad for the new brand of blue jeans
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as in loud
excessively showy
a splashy outfit that was definitely out of place in church
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Recent Examples of splashy
And when the offers came in after the splashy premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, Wilde knew one thing about where the movie would not go.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Serving contemporary Californian cuisine, inspired by ingredients from Stone Edge Farm and seafood from the nearby Pacific, Enclos made a splashy debut with two stars in 2025.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
There’s one particular scene in this week’s episode that isn’t splashy or dramatic in the least, and which barely advances the plot, and yet is absolutely wonderful.
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Noel Murray,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The next day on July 3, about 1,000 guests would gather there for a splashier celebration, with possible stage appearances.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Serving contemporary Californian cuisine, inspired by ingredients from Stone Edge Farm and seafood from the nearby Pacific, Enclos made a splashy debut with two stars in 2025.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
There’s one particular scene in this week’s episode that isn’t splashy or dramatic in the least, and which barely advances the plot, and yet is absolutely wonderful.
—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The next day on July 3, about 1,000 guests would gather there for a splashier celebration, with possible stage appearances.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashy
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Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
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After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
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The rapper blends her innate New York style with high fashion and luxury footwear styles, creating ultra-unique and flashy looks.
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Within the flashy dance numbers and power ballads, American musicals often hold up a mirror to society.
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Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night.
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There are loud crowds, and then there are Mexican soccer crowds.
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One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.
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The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
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The advertisement paints an ominous portrait, featuring a man in dark lighting standing in front of images of noisy computer servers.
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After so many dramatic and 11th-hour wins in the Round of 32, the World Cup's Round of 16 has much to live up to.
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Such has been such a dramatic overhaul in the conference that the Heat at one moment can be viewed as contenders for the NBA Finals and at another the perception quite reasonably can be … right back in the play-in pool.
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For a snazzy take on a ballet flat, rock these almond-toe shoes that also have a higher vamp.
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Level up his look with this snazzy yellow style that's anything but par for the course.
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“Splashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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