make a splash
idiom
informal
: to attract a lot of attention in an exciting way
The young director is making (quite) a splash in Hollywood.
The news of her arrest made a huge splash.
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With that, Seyfried’s ready to show her clean, unfussy beauty look to the world—and perhaps make a splash in the produce aisle.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Below, 20 Forbes Business Council members share effective ways new businesses can make a splash in their local area for the short and long term.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Lamborghini clearly intends to make a splash in contrast to how supercar makers have gone about incorporating hybrid technology into its products, which is often announced with less fanfare even given its use in Formula 1 racing.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Minnesota went from a team with absolutely no cap space or ability to make a splash to, all of a sudden, a group that could have a really interesting and impactful week.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Below, 20 Forbes Business Council members share effective ways new businesses can make a splash in their local area for the short and long term.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Lamborghini clearly intends to make a splash in contrast to how supercar makers have gone about incorporating hybrid technology into its products, which is often announced with less fanfare even given its use in Formula 1 racing.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Minnesota went from a team with absolutely no cap space or ability to make a splash to, all of a sudden, a group that could have a really interesting and impactful week.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Make a splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20splash. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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