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as in prominent
likely to attract attention
has a gallery of flamboyant gestures that makes him easy to imitate
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as in loud
excessively showy
Las Vegas showgirls wearing flamboyant headdresses
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Recent Examples of flamboyant
Following in the footsteps of model and artist Kirsty Hume — who inspired the Savoir spring range released earlier this year — Cleveland, her flamboyant personality and stage presence were taken as reference to develop pieces that nod to ‘50s glam with their generous volumes and rich textures.
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
Perhaps tarnished by mere association with its flamboyant cousin—the ruffled tux shirts of ‘70s prom nightmares—the formal style has collected dust while men pulled for plainer shirts with piqué bib-fronts.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
As outlandish, brash, and flamboyant as her paintings typically are, things really clicked into place beginning with Goose Lady Godiva, 1969, after which her pictorial project seized on the momentum of its own steady internal logic.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Lauper’s mother, Catrine, was her mom in the video, while the flamboyant pro wrestler Captain Lou Albano portrayed her dad.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
Perhaps tarnished by mere association with its flamboyant cousin—the ruffled tux shirts of ‘70s prom nightmares—the formal style has collected dust while men pulled for plainer shirts with piqué bib-fronts.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
As outlandish, brash, and flamboyant as her paintings typically are, things really clicked into place beginning with Goose Lady Godiva, 1969, after which her pictorial project seized on the momentum of its own steady internal logic.
—Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Lauper’s mother, Catrine, was her mom in the video, while the flamboyant pro wrestler Captain Lou Albano portrayed her dad.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 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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Authorities in Hong Kong sentenced 45 prominent pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for violating a wide-ranging national security law imposed on the area by China.Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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This occurs when an object vibrates after being hit by sound waves at a higher amplitude, like when a drummer hits a drum and the instrument and air vibrate to create a loud sound.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Still, public outcry was harsh and loud, and with the DA accused of favoritism, a special prosecutor revived the case after its dismissal.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 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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But while there might have been a noticeable drop in the use of these services, most of us would still rather receive a physical card through the mailbox than a digital one in our inbox.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Instead of visiting the range on a noisy, busy Saturday, go after work or to a private range.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
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All started with the noisy image on the left above, so all are improvements on the original.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 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 gaudy designs of fan-favorite heroes were toned down, their costumes shaded in muted tones.Jack King, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
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Textures don’t have to be too gaudy but should add an interesting aspect to your look.Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024
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In District 10, which Mahan represented before becoming mayor, George Casey has defeated incumbent Arjun Batra after jumping out to a commanding lead and winning 57.8% of the vote in his district, according to Friday evening’s vote tally by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Gallego took a commanding early lead over Lake in the initial results.Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024
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In a chic throwback photo the British reality competition series shared on Instagram, the series judge, 84, casually leans across a bar top, wearing a long elegant gown, extravagant earrings and beehive-style hair.Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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On the spectator side, guests will have multiple extravagant viewership options: About 150 of the hotel rooms in the Amphitheater Tower have stage-facing balconies that are, at most, 200 feet from the stage — providing a private, mini-suite experience.Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Flamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flamboyant. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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