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as in stylish
attractively eye-catching in style
I bought a flashy new car as soon as I got my first paycheck
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as in loud
excessively showy
wore flashy rings on almost all the fingers of his left hand
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Recent Examples of flashy
His flashiest assists were offset by foolhardy turnovers.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Neither gravitates toward the flashier aspects of the virtuoso life style.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Those chasing flashy marketing will be left behind.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Strategic workforce management isn’t about slashing headcount for the sake of flashy cost-cutting.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Neither gravitates toward the flashier aspects of the virtuoso life style.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Those chasing flashy marketing will be left behind.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Strategic workforce management isn’t about slashing headcount for the sake of flashy cost-cutting.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashy
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However, there is an increasingly impressive array of stylish spots that might tempt you to stay off the beachfront, like the brand-new collection of 10 villas at Trobbu Tulum, offering a luxe private experience and even the option of all-inclusive dining.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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The home's exterior boasts a sleek modern wall fountain at the front entrance, hinting at the stylish design found throughout.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
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The brands that stand out aren’t louder—they’re the ones willing to hand something over.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Attempt to frighten away coyotes by making loud noises (e.g., shouting, air horn) and acting aggressively (e.g., waving your arms, throwing sticks, spraying with a hose).—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The Retreat’s snazziest amenities are the day rooms, which are essentially lavish suites (a living area, full bath, plenty of fresh juices and water) meant for visitors exploring at least one other Safari Collection property to rent for a few hours of relaxing, napping and snacking.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Photo : Pierre Galant The primary bath features dual vanities and a snazzy soaking tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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These creatures can be very noisy, but there's a purpose.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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There are also elements that people tend to notice only when things go wrong, like if a restaurant is too noisy.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Thumping techno drums roll in alongside the stabbing synth lead, which nods to the fashionable sound of the decade’s preferred flavor of techno, currently spearheaded by the likes of Charlotte de Witte and Sara Landry.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
23 July 2025
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The Bicester Collection was among those early visionaries embedding emotion, atmosphere, and local nuance into its villages long before experiential retail became fashionable.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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At the time, unnatural hair color was considered gaudy, a threat to the beloved ingenue aesthetic boasted by female stars such as Audrey Hepburn.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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But Oklahoma City engulfs basketball’s gaudiest attacks not in spite of its hacking but because of it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Sean's going to give you the set-up on Cboe stock, which has been moving in a tightly wound, neat little uptrend all summer long.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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That last one is especially neat, considering that phone keyboard typing averages at about 36 words a minute.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 July 2025
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Get creative and branch out Despite the blazing sun, there are plenty of things to do around the Valley this summer that'll keep you cool and entertained.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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Here are some more tips from USA TODAY for staying cool on a budget this summer: Close curtains and blinds.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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“Flashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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