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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Authorities in all three host countries have encouraged fans to purchase from verified sources, check web addresses and beware of splashy social media offers.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
For decades, fame seemed to be the only guarantee for a quick, splashy, and profitable home sale.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The young man behind “Obsession,” 26-year-old filmmaker Curry Barker, has certainly tapped into that unique fear with his splashy breakout horror film “Obsession.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
If it proceeds as planned, SpaceX’s debut will come soon after artificial-intelligence chip maker Cerebras Systems’ splashy IPO this week that raised around $5.6 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
In October 1939, a rogue story about Elizebeth appeared under a splashy headline: “The Woman All Spies in U.S. Fear.”
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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