as in tinsel
something attractive but lacking in substance
the composer's works have generally been dismissed as candyfloss by music critics
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A lot of ornaments and tinsel on the Christmas tree.
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Hair tinsel is also offered, and everyone leaves with a swag bag.
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Each is painted with one coat of sheer polish, then topped with a golden glitter.
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The new Firework Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla flavored icing with gold glitter and a firecracker sugar piece.
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Maybe dunking your head in a cotton candy machine, but it's been done.
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Relive the fun of a carnival with this cotton candy that uses a combination of vegetable juice, turmeric, and annatto (from the seeds of the achiote tree) to naturally create its vibrant pink color.
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“Candyfloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candyfloss. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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