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Men’s fashion week has long been considered the quieter, less showy sibling of the long-standing women’s event.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025 -
Advertisement The fate of the nearby Bruin, which opened in 1937, remains unclear; it was not purchased along with its more showy sibling.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 July 2024
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In another striking display of Ukrainian air power on or just before Thursday, a robotic Aeroprakt A-22 bomber, presumably flown by the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces, flew low over Bryansk under the cover of darkness and dropped a 550-pound bomb on a Russian installation.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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For example, earlier this month, a striking residence refurbished by architect Robert Stone was hoisted onto the market for $7.5 million.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 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
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We are told a splashy comedy slate is now in the offing and will be unveiled soon.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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Their rivals in the American League West did not have splashy offseasons, and the A’s were a .500 team in the second half of last season.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The outfit was completed by a white undershirt, a pair of mesh tights, a few silver tone necklaces, and a slick pair of H&M leather knee-high boots.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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Elisabeth does not know that the Substance will open up a massive tear in her back from which a nude, slick Margaret Qualley emerges.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hackman’s aggravation early on that directors didn’t seek out and exploit his comic and even improv talents was handled unforgettably in his portrayal of Superman villain Lex Luthor, a flamboyant oaf of Trumpian proportions.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
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And the gig didn’t end up going so well for flamboyant young guitarist.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Her makeup included a bold smokey eye and a glossy lip.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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Think glossy lips, rosy cheeks, and minimal foundation so that your freckles show through.—
Erika W. Smith,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Teens and tweens get their own snazzy club lounges (called Vibe for teens and Edge for tweens), and babysitting is available in a nursery for babies and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years, for a fee.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
28 Jan. 2025
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Another adorable moment happened with Craig's son, who was dressed in a snazzy suit for the occasion.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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