flashy
adjective
sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment.
flashiness
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a word derived from
flashy.
Example Sentences
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“Apart from the flashiness of humanoid robots, the growth in robotics thanks in part to AI developments has been material,” says the firm.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Even as an endearing lack of flashiness drives tens of millions of domestic memberships, affection for Costco can’t be explained by its perceived grit or value alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
But for all their flashiness, it was not well understood how these birds evolved a unique way to create their colour palette.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2024
Some people inside the organization said they at the time found the flashiness unseemly for the head of a homelessness nonprofit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2024
The young man studiously avoided the slightest appearance of flashiness in his dress and manner.
From Certain Success by Norval A. Hawkins
