ostentatious
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The Cheesecake Factory is indeed known for its ostentatious interiors.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Known and loved for his sweeping, ostentatious romanticism and flair for dramatics of every kind, Russell’s films weave artistry into the human experience, making the two inextricable.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
His detractors recoiled at the ostentatious displays, questioned the origins of his money and his political connections, and saw his lifestyle as a stark illustration of inequality.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
When choosing a gift, it’s helpful to follow certain parameters: nothing too ostentatious, too hefty or too idiosyncratic in design.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The screen lit up, blinding and ostentatious, and its CPU component started whirring like crazy.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
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