1
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
will need a catchy slogan to sell the new product, which is actually pretty boring
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2
as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
Professor Hartman's exams always include at least one catchy question
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
she was so winded that her breathing came in catchy gasps
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Recent Examples of catchy
But Goodbye Small Head is swirling and atmospheric, with dark, catchy melodies that recall ’90s trip-hop and alternative rock.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
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'Wicked' was one of the highest-grossing movies of 2024, largely due to the impressive visual effects, catchy tunes, and impeccable performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, and more.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Use a catchy subject line, a clear structure, key figures and potential benefits.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
An Armed and Legged Fish: How Steve, a French cartoon with a catchy theme song, became a TikTok star.
—Alex Vadukul, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
'Wicked' was one of the highest-grossing movies of 2024, largely due to the impressive visual effects, catchy tunes, and impeccable performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, and more.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Use a catchy subject line, a clear structure, key figures and potential benefits.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
An Armed and Legged Fish: How Steve, a French cartoon with a catchy theme song, became a TikTok star.
—Alex Vadukul, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
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Last year, there were multiple reports and videos of noticeable early exits at various Trump events.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The chirping is hardly noticeable at a nearby pizza restaurant with the doors closed.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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But the fact that Schwartzman, in his first film, was given the difficult task of stealing laughs away from a comedy legend, and so often succeeds in doing so, gives him the slight edge.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Shaving requires removing the end cap of a bat, which can be difficult to do, and shaving down or thinning out the inner wall of the barrel.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Though the May 31 eruption is the only one caught on official video, the USGS has received several reports of other sporadic eruptions over the past year.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 June 2025
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My spring crops were slow to develop this year, stifled by sporadic frosts and bouts of dry weather.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 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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There are powerful levers to pull if Trump chooses, like increasing US military aid or imposing tough new sanctions, such as those overwhelmingly supported in the US Senate.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Every day, Russia gives new reasons for tougher sanctions and stronger support for our defense.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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There is an occasional veteran who shows up on a rehabilitation assignment.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Having the occasional treat or missing a workout is okay.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 June 2025
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The dispute involves the latest instance of the Trump Administration orchestrating a speedy and dramatic about-face by federal agencies on DEI policies, transgender rights and similar culture war issues.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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The failure to address these issues, the lawsuit claimed, led to a loss of investor confidence and ultimately triggered the dramatic drop in the company's stock price on April 17.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Tian also allegedly sent additional sensitive data on U.S. weapons systems.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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These searches help keep digital communications and sensitive information safe.—
Jeremiah Bartz,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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