showy

Example Sentences

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He also tried showy penstemons, but they didn’t like the shade near the house.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Tahini has a kind of quiet luxury to it — less sweet than nut butters, less showy, with a soft, earthy depth that can tip, just slightly, into bitterness in a way that feels intentional.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

It’s been a while since the University of Chicago has had a showy run like the one now happening in men’s basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

"He was not showy and maybe that was to the detriment of his legacy but I hope people will start to recognise him a little more than maybe he has been so far."

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

He also enjoyed the showy, queer beauty of his horse.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes