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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 only tune that’s beaten her new collaboration is the original, solo take on the catchy holiday cut.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Rave reviews, positive word-of-mouth and the musical’s infectiously catchy songs are expected to drive repeat business throughout the holiday season.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
His dynamic stage presence, charismatic personality, catchy delivery, and clever bars put him on the map early.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2024
So those shows over time got less and less interested in interrogating the parts of the relationships that were not poppy and catchy and snappy and funny and worthy of being in a trailer.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Rave reviews, positive word-of-mouth and the musical’s infectiously catchy songs are expected to drive repeat business throughout the holiday season.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
His dynamic stage presence, charismatic personality, catchy delivery, and clever bars put him on the map early.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2024
So those shows over time got less and less interested in interrogating the parts of the relationships that were not poppy and catchy and snappy and funny and worthy of being in a trailer.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
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But his rhetoric has taken a noticeable rightward turn in the weeks since Trump’s election victory, particularly on immigration, with Adams boosting the president-elect’s platform and appearing enthusiastic about the incoming administration.Anthony Izaguirre and Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The ability to manage more concurrent operations without scaling hardware was a noticeable improvement.Shamaila Mahmood, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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But extracting data from a phone can be extremely difficult, depending on the model of the phone and the operating system.Holly Yan, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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The day of his funeral was an incredibly difficult one for his grieving widow Barbara, their four adult children, including Kordisch Tucker, and his grandchildren.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The friends exchanged sporadic texts over subsequent months but never saw each other in person after that.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Such an approach to celebration helps create a sustainable culture where innovation thrives continuously rather than in sporadic bursts.Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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One such name was DeSantis, Trump’s former primary challenger and prominent conservative figure.Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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The film, which is set in the 1800s, follows real estate salesman Thomas Hutter (Hoult), who must find a new home for prominent Transylvanian Count Orlok (Skarsgård).Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a time when people approach political, social and economic issues with a different set of information and fake news is rampant, the best way to do that is to approach tough conversations with stories rather than facts.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The clients’ storefronts are positioned to succeed in a sometimes tough marketplace by focusing on exclusivity and quality.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Whatever your choice, preparation and recovery are key to maintaining healthy skin while enjoying occasional drinks (or not), Dr. Kohli concludes.Sanjana Ray, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Steinem has long-term plans to make her home a place where women can gather for discussion and occasional refuge.Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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The latter tapped them for the costume design of a dramatic, intepretative performance during Milan Design Week 2023.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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What drove a lot of interest and buzz around the movie was a reported real-life feud between Blake Lively and star/director Justin Baldoni, which featured things like dramatic press tours, people not following people on Instagram and some passive aggressive press comments.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hot sauce: This won't make the final dish hot, but if anyone is sensitive, it can be skipped.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Amphibians, including frogs and salamanders, are more vulnerable, Urban found, perhaps because their habitats are more sensitive to environmental changes.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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