make splash

VERB

impress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect awe excite faze inspire sway thrill touch

STRONG

arouse buffalo bulldoze carry electrify enforce enthuse galvanize get grab grandstand kill move overawe pique provoke register score slay stimulate stir strike

WEAK

be conspicuous blow away knock out make a hit make an impression push around show off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage

STRONG

bore calm delight depress dissuade fail leave alone lose miss please stop

WEAK

neglect take apart

Example Sentences

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Second, the Trojans swung and missed on their attempts to make splash hires and stayed in-house for the first three coaches after Gillespie.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2023

Then USC and LSU maneuvered to make splash hires and played their cards right to steal proven coaches from blue-blood programs Oklahoma and Notre Dame, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2021

NEEDS: Rams have few pressing needs on offense aside from solidifying center spot, but defense is getting overhaul and they have cap room to make splash.

From Washington Times • Mar. 9, 2018

make splash

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