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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
Boone has been promoting the new single on TikTok over the last several days, including sharing video of himself lip-syncing the track’s catchy lyrics to the camera from different spots of a mansion.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
While Hamilton mostly features hip hop and rap, 3 Summers of Lincoln is more traditionally Broadway, filled with anthems, ballads and enough catchy songs to eventually earn it a Tony nomination.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The sonic change was a welcome one; soon after Metamorphosis’ release, Infinity Song went viral online for catchy melodies that swirl and twist their way inside your head.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
The video started with Earle smiling and gesturing a lasso motion while the song played its catchy chorus.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
While Hamilton mostly features hip hop and rap, 3 Summers of Lincoln is more traditionally Broadway, filled with anthems, ballads and enough catchy songs to eventually earn it a Tony nomination.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The sonic change was a welcome one; soon after Metamorphosis’ release, Infinity Song went viral online for catchy melodies that swirl and twist their way inside your head.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
The video started with Earle smiling and gesturing a lasso motion while the song played its catchy chorus.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catchy
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Moment Mom Realizes What 11-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Doing With Scissors By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A mom was shocked to discover that her 11-year-old daughter had made some noticeable modifications to her school uniform.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Third, operational command of Kamikaze planes is difficult because results cannot be evaluated with any accuracy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the major drama comes in the form of Ivy’s corruption by her acting coach, as Ivy gradually goes method and becomes as difficult to work with as Marilyn was (one of this musical’s many meta moments).—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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During her active years with WWE, which spanned from 2006 to her initial departure in 2012 and included subsequent sporadic returns for special appearances, Kelly Kelly achieved a significant milestone by capturing the WWE Divas Championship.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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These societies could survive without the sporadic acquisition of meat, anthropologists note.—
Amanda Ruggeri,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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These events included small, private dinners with prominent celebrities in the entertainment industry.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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Even the normally undemonstrative Sarabia was prominent in the post-match as fans and players celebrated a job almost completed.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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What tough lessons does Cole learn through the process of getting involved with a patient this season?—
Max Gao,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even if Denver had that many future second-rounders to offer this summer, doing so two consecutive years would be a tough pill to swallow.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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And non-alcohol drinks are available from The New Bar, known for its zero-proof cocktails, beers, wines, and the occasional fancy soda.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Initially, MacGregor's character was supposed to make only occasional appearances, but she was promoted to series regular after her performance was so well-received.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Epic Universe, eight years in the making and sprawling across more than 100 acres, represents a dramatic evolution for Universal, and in some ways, the American theme park industry.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Botanical Name: Mimulus x hybridus Sun Exposure: Partial shade Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand Soil pH: Neutral 10 of 11 White Tobacco White tobacco has large, dramatic leaves and showy, fragrant clusters of pendent white flowers that look like a burst of shooting stars.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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In late March, four Taiwanese soldiers, three of whom were part of a unit that provides security for Taiwan’s Presidential Office, were jailed for up to seven years after being convicted of selling pictures of sensitive information to China.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cooling, calming, and tailor-made for sensitive skin, this mask drapes delicately across your face to deliver a serious hit of cica (Centella asiatica) and allantoin—soothing redness and dryness in minutes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Catchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catchy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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