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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
will need a catchy slogan to sell the new product, which is actually pretty boring
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as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
Professor Hartman's exams always include at least one catchy question
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
she was so winded that her breathing came in catchy gasps
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Recent Examples of catchy
The catchy jingle cost them just $500 and catapulted this local Buffalo law firm to the national stage.
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Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Challenge ideas: • Dance challenge: Share a simple routine to a catchy part of your song and encourage fans to recreate it.
—Justin Grome, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The band stood out from its Sub Pop labelmates for mixing shoegaze with a brighter indie pop sound — including catchy harmonies from vocalists Shannon and Moore.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
The whole family loved how the elephant played peek-a-boo with its ears and sang a fun (and catchy) song.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Challenge ideas: • Dance challenge: Share a simple routine to a catchy part of your song and encourage fans to recreate it.
—Justin Grome, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The band stood out from its Sub Pop labelmates for mixing shoegaze with a brighter indie pop sound — including catchy harmonies from vocalists Shannon and Moore.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
The whole family loved how the elephant played peek-a-boo with its ears and sang a fun (and catchy) song.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Oppo’s newest flagship phone, the Find X8 Pro, is the first phone in this series to return to the global stage after the last two models remained China-exclusive, and with the return come several noticeable quality of life improvements.Ben Sin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Online ad spend from small and medium-sized businesses remained weak in the third quarter without noticeable improvement in the weeks since, management said on an earnings call.Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Antiaircraft fire kept the bombers so high, however, that aim was difficult to manage, and the bombs fell indiscriminately, destroying more than 4,300 homes while damaging three-quarters of the city's factories.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The use of nitrogen has raised concerns among human rights groups as states have looked for viable alternatives to lethal injection, a method that has become increasingly difficult because of a shortage of the necessary drugs.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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This year's monsoon was sporadic and the seventh-driest on record.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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The key is to move beyond sporadic volunteerism toward strategic, long-term partnerships that create measurable impact.Mark Morgan, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Nearly $1 billion in donations have poured in, much coming from corporations such as Apple and the Total energy group, and prominent French lineages, including the Bettencourt Meyers family of L’Oréal, the Pinaults of Kering, and the Arnaults of LVMH.Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Among the prominent voices in the filmmaking community who have advocated on Eastwood’s behalf is Guillermo del Toro, who recently took to rising social platform Blue Sky to discuss his experience with the film.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Bosa confirmed Wednesday that playing through a hip injury last game was the toughest pain he’s endured in 5 1/2 seasons.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Buffs need to find a way to grind out tough yards on the ground, especially late.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Azealia Banks, lightning rod and occasional oracle, is voting for Kamala Harris despite not liking her and previously supporting Trump.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Kelly was once a respected journalist at Fox News, one of the network’s occasional examples of a more fair-and-balanced news person, as opposed to the far-right musings of Sean Hannity and the like.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Listen to this article The Broncos’ special teams have seen a dramatic turnaround since Sean Payton hired Ben Kotwica before the 2023 season.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Its dramatic decline comes amid broader concerns over the company’s financial stability, recent privacy breaches, and a leadership shake-up.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The district warned residents that the calls are fraudulent and that Austin schools wouldn't ask for sensitive personal information over the phone.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Microsoft also provides a way to exclude apps and websites from Recall, and the feature should also automatically detect sensitive information like credit card details, passwords, and personal ID numbers and not save those snapshots.Tom Warren, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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