as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Recent Examples of showy
First class on the Qantas Airbus A380 is a showy affair, equipped with high-end champagne and meals, fancy amenity kits, and doting service.
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Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
There’s an entertainment and information component, too — somewhat like eating at a chef’s table, with showy beverages instead.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Juliet’s song is even louder and showier than Romeo’s.
—Donna L. Maney, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
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
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Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
There’s an entertainment and information component, too — somewhat like eating at a chef’s table, with showy beverages instead.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Juliet’s song is even louder and showier than Romeo’s.
—Donna L. Maney, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showy
Adjective
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Moment Mom Realizes What 11-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Doing With Scissors By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A mom was shocked to discover that her 11-year-old daughter had made some noticeable modifications to her school uniform.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy got the job done in a dramatic playoff over Justin Rose after a topsy-turvy final round that featured plenty of ups and downs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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But don't focus directly on the radiant — some of the most dramatic meteors often appear farther away, streaking across the surrounding sky.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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On election day, early results gave Cárdenas a commanding lead over the PRI’s candidate, Carlos Salinas de Gortari.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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After the first leg in Lyon had ended 2-2 last week, United took a commanding lead in Thursday’s return fixture thanks to first-half goals from Manuel Ugarte and Diogo Dalot.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Thank you to all the remarkable health care workers, who take our lives in your hands.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But when the Champions League anthem played, Spurs were separated from their domestic selves and now capable of remarkable feats.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Economic growth − uneven and fragile In raw numbers, Cambodia’s economic progress over the past two decades has been impressive.—
Sophal Ear,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Mind you, several San Diego Section athletes were impressive without setting records.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 26-room boutique spans three levels of the striking Torre Virreyes, a jutting showpiece of the skyline with views stretching into the Bosque de Chapultepec, the region’s largest urban park, once home of Aztec and Habsburg emperors.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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In an attempt to balance ticket prices and food, a striking trend has been emerging.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a world where customers expect companies to have a point of view, the absence of one is conspicuous.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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For starters, Miller found that notice of the arbitration clause was sufficiently conspicuous to Lori.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showy. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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