showiness
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The result is a piece that is at once in your face and ephemeral, a classic royal family bit of showiness and nothingness.
From Salon ● May 17, 2024
Cage might have preferred less showiness, but here they felt bigger than life, capable of moving a listener to tears.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2024
Sometimes Feinstein sings; sometimes Thibaudet plays alone; always, the music has the energy and showiness of an encore.
From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
In all the glitter and showiness of the Grammy Awards red carpet last Sunday in Las Vegas, I was drawn to this unique gown, worn by classical violinist Jennifer Koh.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2022
The showiness of the feathers fought with the busy floral pattern and overshadowed the jacket.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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