showy

Example Sentences

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Wintour was reportedly “underwhelmed” by Malle’s selection, but who doesn’t love a showy primary?

From Salon • May 5, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 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

They succeeded — this musical is an underrated gem — but its Luna’s less showy performance that truly winds up stealing your heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

He told Volpe that great high schools had great theater programs that put on big, showy musicals, and that’s what he wanted.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove