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
But while the Dodgers and to a lesser extent the Diamondbacks and Giants made splashy offseason moves, the Padres pretty much stood pat.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
The Rockets have been a stellar regular-season team, racing ahead of their rebuild schedule and positioning themselves for a splashy offseason.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Give the show a couple more episodes, then a couple more weeks, and then look at that splashy canvas again.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Left Lane hospitality group transformed the former Forsyth Mansion, which dates back to 1888, giving it a colorful, sophisticated makeover with nods to the splashy 1960s and the Italian coast.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2025
The Rockets have been a stellar regular-season team, racing ahead of their rebuild schedule and positioning themselves for a splashy offseason.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Give the show a couple more episodes, then a couple more weeks, and then look at that splashy canvas again.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Left Lane hospitality group transformed the former Forsyth Mansion, which dates back to 1888, giving it a colorful, sophisticated makeover with nods to the splashy 1960s and the Italian coast.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashy
Adjective
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Some of them, like the new experimental version of 2.5 Pro, are beginning to show noticeable vibe improvements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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While its interior design is less flashy than rivals from Ferrari and Lamborghini, the aesthetic is pleasing, and outward visibility is excellent.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
6 Jan. 2023
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If McCarthy falls shorts, that hands leverage to people are every bit as extreme as Greene, though slightly less flashy about it—Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, and Matt Gaetz.—
Michael Tomasky,
The New Republic,
3 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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In a nutshell, this Mango crossbody is trendy without being loud: a balance that will serve you well, especially when paired with a maxi skirt, white sneakers, and a transitional-weather cashmere sweater almost as soft as the item itself.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sigh of relief heard on Wall Street was almost as loud on Capitol Hill, where GOP lawmakers let out a collective exhale.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These events included small, private dinners with prominent celebrities in the entertainment industry.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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Tesla was already struggling in recent months in connection with Musk’s prominent role in the administration.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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The exterior layout is stylish and functional that features a massive sundec and a killer beach club that allows guests easy access to the water.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Golf push carts are a stylish and convenient way to tote your clubs around the course with a wide array of features and storage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Like any good house party, as many high schoolers can attest, the scene was a little chaotic, noisy and free flowing, in more ways than one.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Young planets orbit young stars, and young stars tend to be very noisy, which makes extracting the signals of their young planets all the more difficult.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Botanical Name: Mimulus x hybridus Sun Exposure: Partial shade Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand Soil pH: Neutral 10 of 11 White Tobacco White tobacco has large, dramatic leaves and showy, fragrant clusters of pendent white flowers that look like a burst of shooting stars.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Donald Trump’s tariff announcement has baffled global leaders and forced markets to reckon with the fallout from America’s dramatic shift in international trade policy.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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The primary suite comes complete with two closets, along with a luxe bath containing dual vanities, a snazzy soaking tub, and a glassy shower.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Garner flashes her bright smile while on set in Paris on March 27. 96 of 120 Dapper Dude Matt Bomer sports a snazzy blue blazer for his appearance on The View in New York City on March 27.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Splashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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