1
as in prominent
likely to attract attention
has a gallery of flamboyant gestures that makes him easy to imitate
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2
as in loud
excessively showy
Las Vegas showgirls wearing flamboyant headdresses
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Recent Examples of flamboyant
Over time, clothing choices in the workplace have become more flamboyant and corporate dress codes more relaxed, and for many companies, every workday is beginning to look like Casual Friday.
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Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Vincent, in his usual flamboyant manner, picked up a pink dress.
—Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
His colorful, flamboyant style is quintessentially Boricua.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Over time, clothing choices in the workplace have become more flamboyant and corporate dress codes more relaxed, and for many companies, every workday is beginning to look like Casual Friday.
—Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flamboyant
Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Vincent, in his usual flamboyant manner, picked up a pink dress.
—Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
His colorful, flamboyant style is quintessentially Boricua.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Over time, clothing choices in the workplace have become more flamboyant and corporate dress codes more relaxed, and for many companies, every workday is beginning to look like Casual Friday.
—Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flamboyant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flamboyant
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
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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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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Often described as a cult favorite, it is formulated to deliver noticeable results while minimizing the risk of irritation.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Our emissions are simply too loud, too noisy, and too difficult to remove.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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The resulting truck was so noisy it couldn’t be sold in several states, including California, Florida, and Maryland.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Correspondent Mo Rocca explores the dramatic events of that fateful day 250 years ago; and hears from reenactors about why the colonists' ideals still hold true today.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The coup marked a dramatic political backslide in a country that had been moving toward democracy for the past decade, and triggered widespread unrest.—
Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang,
The Dial,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bridges is in a steady rhythm, putting up gaudy offensive numbers despite being one of the main focal points in the opposing team’s scouting report, given the Hornets’ sheer number of injuries.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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While wearing gaudy lime green T-shirts, neon ties sprouting shamrocks with Gaelic sayings, or singing catchy, sentimental tunes, many people also enjoy an Americanized version of the Celtic culture for a day, whether Irish or not.—
Maureen Murphy,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Others lean into extravagant brunch dishes to nourish and impress, like Roasted Tomato Quiche or Stuffed Ham-And-Cheese Croissant Casserole.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nothing today is lavished with such extravagant design.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Flamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flamboyant. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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