SPLASHINESS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

splashiness

noun

Definition of splashiness

as in sex appeal

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Noun

The oil-free, non-comedogenic, chemical formula won’t clog pores, while silica and perlite absorb excess shine, leaving behind a matte finish that keeps midday slickness in check.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
But there’s an innate slickness to drone footage that can turn a shot of, say, a South Texas Starbucks into a joke, and there’s a mechanical quality to the way drones glide through the air that, even if controlled by a human, feels impersonal — a view from nowhere.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 May 2026

Definition of slickness

Noun

Gloria is a user, a poseur extraordinaire; her fluttery flamboyance, rooted in insecurity, summons another Gloria, the one from Sunset Blvd.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
And there was Erling Haaland living his best Norwegian life, terrifying on the pitch and absurd off it, multiplying his stardom with a flamboyance and humor that didn’t detract from his serious talent.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of flamboyance

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Sure, $33 is relatively steep, but its glossiness cannot be replicated.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
And if that didn’t declare the crown-braid comeback clearly enough, Olivia Rodrigo reinforced the message with her own crown braid at Lollapalooza, styled with casual glossiness by Owen Gould.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of glossiness

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Originally opened in 1979 and rebranded as the Cromwell in 2014, this hot spot provided the privacy and space needed to isolate cast and crew from the public while still delivering all the flashiness and drama expected from the show.

— Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Like many early 2000s trends now making a comeback (think wedge sandals and low-rise pants), the halter top has shed much of the overt flashiness that once defined it.

— Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 30 May 2026

Definition of flashiness

Noun

Rose is another extraordinary showcase for her gifts and a master class in the art of acting with rigor, honesty, physicality and zero showiness.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Garcia’s finest new dishes underscore his talent for complexity that bypasses showiness.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of showiness

Noun

So, for example, slight wear on a vintage Dior by Galliano piece, that could be part of the story of the piece, while a micro trend piece from two seasons ago might not hold lasting desirability.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
But after moving out of a destination spot like Hawaii, and with the desirability of participating in the game waning, alternates took over.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of desirability

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