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[flash-ee] / ˈflæʃ i /


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That role was cut short, however, by Prada's acquisition of the flashy luxury label famous for its Medusa logo, owned by Capri Holdings Limited.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

After SpaceX’s flashy debut on June 12, Wall Street’s red-hot momentum trade suffered what was by at least one measure its worst monthly drawdown in two decades.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

The flashy left-hander played plenty of shots and sent down one serve at 149mph, but was excellent on return and disciplined in defence.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Aside from the big, flashy and sometimes frightening game ingredients coming from the train kitchen, there are subtle notes of Australia on every plate.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

I noticed she wore a flashy ring on each finger.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

The high school in this well-off nook of the Berkshires has for a century shunned the Wildcats, Falcons, Bulldogs and other popular mascots in favor of the flashier “Lenox Millionaires.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

But in a digital age of flashier bells and whistles, why are comics appealing to them?

From BBC Dec. 13, 2025

Hook American to a flashier style of cricket that emphasizes quick scoring, frequent momentum swings and just enough chaos to attract fans who couldn’t tell a wicket from a walk-off.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2025

Some of the newer, flashier vendors also noted a dramatic drop in business.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 13, 2025

They’re traveling works of art, the flashier the better.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

Wagner notes that the 5-foot-7 player’s game isn’t the flashiest, but describes her as a “silent killer” who excels at “redirecting pace, standing close to the baseline, constantly putting pressure on her opponents.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

The first-order winners may not be the flashiest robot brands.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

The annual Border Security Expo, a trade show catering to Department of Homeland Security personnel, provides an array of companies showing off the newest, flashiest technology they are eager to sell to the U.S. government.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

The winners are no longer the flashiest growth stories, but operators that can keep a tight grip on costs while convincing consumers that a meal out is still worth the money.

From Barron's Dec. 28, 2025

Of course, Katherine would naturally grab the flashiest weapons available.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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