flashy
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Susanne Bieller, general secretary of the International Federation of Robotics, said humanoids with flashy skills that have impressed the public are often prototypes trained for a highly tailored demo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
But as chipmakers plough resources into lucrative HBM, shortages of the less flashy memory chips in everyday consumer electronics are pushing up prices, with Apple hiking the cost of its MacBooks and iPads.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The new model was flashy, black-light entertainment with thumping music, huge video screens, arcade games and claw machines, along with upscale food and drink at double or triple the prices of standard bowling-alley fare.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Many small investors have also burnt money in recent years, investing in flashy share sales of companies like PayTM and LIC - the country's biggest financial behemoths.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Edna straddles her flashy bike, obviously waiting to park in the spot that I’m blocking.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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Muncy’s increased power at the plate is the far flashier aspect of his case to start the Midsummer Classic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
But Jack Ablin, chief investment strategist at money manager Cresset, has identified a related trait shared by some companies that are both younger and flashier than Berkshire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
But in a digital age of flashier bells and whistles, why are comics appealing to them?
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
And anecdotally, as I mentioned, I have witnessed again and again birdwatchers disregarding some birds in favor of flashier ones.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2025
He liked to shoot pool in his spare time, he played cards and dressed like a man from a much flashier part of the country.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
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The first-order winners may not be the flashiest robot brands.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
One of the flashiest news announcements Intel has made in recent months is that it is joining Elon Musk’s Terafab project, although the extent and exact nature of the chip maker’s involvement remains unclear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
The metal shutters and advanced outdoor sprinkler system are the flashiest parts of Tavangarian’s home hardening project, and the efficacy of these adaptations is still up for debate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 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
If Twig had been in town, she would have protested and worn the flashiest costume she could find—probably something that lit up or made noise—but she was in Paris with her mom for the week.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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