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 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 advertisements featured celebrities like NFL star Tom Brady, tennis champion Naomi Osaka and NBA mainstay Stephen Curry, all of whom helped hawk the idea that FTX was the industry’s easy and reliable future.
From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2022
Splashy startups such as DoorDash Inc. and Instacart Inc., focused on e-commerce and “last mile” delivery to urban consumers, have raised even larger sums.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2016
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