adjective
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having irregular marks
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informal done to attract attention or make a sensation; showy
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making a splash or splashes
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Etymology
Origin of splashy
Example Sentences
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Splashy releases, he said, are “kind of how you stay in the news, how you get to headlines but possibly doesn’t really move the needle for any one particular use case.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Splashy musicals, in particular, often come from recognizable cinematic sources: There’s “Mean Girls,” “Moulin Rouge,” “Kinky Boots” and many more.
From New York Times • May 31, 2024
Splashy premieres will resume with their stars, as well.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023
Splashy restaurant and bar openings in traditionally working-class neighborhoods are now commonplace in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2023
Splashy displays can be unnerving distractions rather than reassuring flashes of light.
From Washington Post • Nov. 29, 2021
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