make a splash

phrase

informal
: to attract a lot of attention in an exciting way
The young director is making (quite) a splash in Hollywood.
The news of her arrest made a huge splash.

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Others, such as Polo, Holiday Celebration, and Heart of Invictus, failed to make a splash. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 On offense, where there are no returning starters, junior running back Adrian Stanek, senior tight end Tanner Dye and senior wide receiver Luke Papesch hope to make a splash. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 After losing Mookie Betts to the Dodgers and not signing Bogaerts, Bloom needed to make a splash – for the team and for the fanbase. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Find 9 popular options that are sure to make a splash at your next beach or pool day below. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make a splash

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“Make a splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20splash. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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