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showy

[shoh-ee] / ˈʃoʊ i /


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Wintour was reportedly “underwhelmed” by Malle’s selection, but who doesn’t love a showy primary?

From Salon • May 5, 2026

They succeeded — this musical is an underrated gem — but its Luna’s less showy performance that truly winds up stealing your heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

"He was not showy and maybe that was to the detriment of his legacy but I hope people will start to recognise him a little more than maybe he has been so far."

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Mr. Ehnes gave it fresh life in a reflective reading generally shorn of showy gestures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Usually I'd pick up Vonetta’s broken spirits until she was once again crowy and showy, but now I let her sulk after she received no praise from Cecile.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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