showiness
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- unshowiness noun
Etymology
Origin of showiness
Example Sentences
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The males’ showiness might help attract females, but their displays can draw the attention of cats, birds and other potential predators.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025
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
A common belief is that native plants look messy or lack the showiness we crave in our gardens, but Rabourn says well-designed native gardens are just as dynamic and beautiful as conventional ones.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024
Then she performed — baring her character’s soul, without showiness or fuss.
From New York Times • Jun. 17, 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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