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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
Duggan's first-half stats weren't flashy (7 of 16 for 89 yards, one TD, one interception; eight carries, 30 yards, one TD), but his poise and grit and timing were crucial in staking the Frogs a 21-3 lead.
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Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2023
While the utensils, pots, and pans aren't flashy, they're designed to be durable and lightweight; plus, the set is a whopping $90 off right now.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2022
Chef books are flashy and make great coffee table books, but the way restaurants conceive and execute dishes is anathema to home cooking.
—Melissa Clark, Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022
Even though the stage was slightly different with Kenny Pickett under center, instead of Mitchell Trubisky, the Bengals still kept the Steelers’ rookie quarterback from being flashy in the second half of Cincinnati’s 37-30 road victory.
—Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 20 Nov. 2022
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Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2023
While the utensils, pots, and pans aren't flashy, they're designed to be durable and lightweight; plus, the set is a whopping $90 off right now.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2022
Chef books are flashy and make great coffee table books, but the way restaurants conceive and execute dishes is anathema to home cooking.
—Melissa Clark, Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022
Even though the stage was slightly different with Kenny Pickett under center, instead of Mitchell Trubisky, the Bengals still kept the Steelers’ rookie quarterback from being flashy in the second half of Cincinnati’s 37-30 road victory.
—Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 20 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashy
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These pants remind us so much of Scandinavian style — relaxed, stylish, and elevated.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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If your spring involves attending the neighborhood Easter egg hunt or casual outings to the local flower shop, this short-sleeve sweater is a comfortable yet stylish option.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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In the new court filing, phone records show Mortensen tried calling the other four roommates – but got no response – around the time when security camera from a residence close to the home picked up at 4:17 a.m. distorted audio of voices, a whimper, followed by a loud thud, and a barking dog.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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At a festival where the moviegoers at Austin’s Paramount Theatre on Congress Avenue scream as loud as those at a Harry Styles concert, look for the Motion Picture Association to create waves.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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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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To fix a noisy box spring, add sturdy material, such as thick cardboard or a thin piece of plywood in between the box spring and mattress.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite being a man down, Ruben Amorim’s side were relatively comfortable in the second half as a noisy Old Trafford crowd enjoyed a win that increased the gap between the two teams to 16 points.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The hotel’s fashionable twist on afternoon tea debuts this weekend serving up runway-to-teatime transformations that are equal parts couture and confection.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Following in mom Victoria Beckham's fashionable footsteps, Romeo Beckham attends Milan Fashion Week in stylish streetwear on Feb. 27.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Andy Enfield’s team needs a gaudy record to offset its lack of Q1 triumphs.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Did the Bears even have a defensive team meeting this week? Sure enough, Purdy went 2-for-5 against those man-to-man snaps, albeit for a gaudy 71 yards.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
9 Dec. 2024
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The temple itself has some neat features, such as a rock that appears to be levitating, and there's also a training droid so your minifigures can practise their Jedi moves with it.—
Kimberley Snaith,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection Available on: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC There are few first-person shooters more influential than the Halo games and this compilation, which was first released in 2014, bundles everything together in one neat package.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Arctic Ocean, once a warm and stratified basin, saw its surface waters cool significantly, eventually allowing sea ice to form.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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And if that just so happens to lead to a Nobel Peace Prize, that’s cool, too.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Flashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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