as in loud
excessively showy
the razzle-dazzle floor show is simply further evidence that Las Vegas doesn't go in for understatement
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Recent Examples of razzle-dazzle
Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 26 May 2025
This upfront also definitely lacked the razzle-dazzle and star power of years past.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
Every summer across the USA, companies come together to present classic plays, world premiere operas, and razzle-dazzle musicals to diverse audiences.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
Glean does this by anchoring in outcomes with no razzle-dazzle or hype, much like their CEO.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for razzle-dazzle
Adjective
Wear it on your head, as a belt, or anywhere that needs a little extra razzle-dazzle.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 26 May 2025
This upfront also definitely lacked the razzle-dazzle and star power of years past.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
Every summer across the USA, companies come together to present classic plays, world premiere operas, and razzle-dazzle musicals to diverse audiences.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
Glean does this by anchoring in outcomes with no razzle-dazzle or hype, much like their CEO.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for razzle-dazzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzle-dazzle
Adjective
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The calls from the right flank of the GOP for Phelan's ouster were equally as loud as the calls that any speaker must have the support of most, if not all, of the Republican House members.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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For the millions watching, their story is a reminder that joy doesn’t have to be loud.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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These creatures can be very noisy, but there's a purpose.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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There are also elements that people tend to notice only when things go wrong, like if a restaurant is too noisy.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The pageantry and detail are augmented by the overall beauty of the game.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In my adult years, the parades faded and July 4 became less about pageantry and more about a day off of work.—
Michelle Tauber,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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Amid the classic, flashy film and television premieres this week at SXSW, the festival also offered a forum for burgeoning creators to showcase their work in the Independent TV Pilot Program.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Set pieces are teased with just enough spectacle – exploding cars, balletic fight sequences, and globe-trotting vistas – to assure fans that the sequel is raising the stakes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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But Brown never wanted the deeper emotions of his music and the underlying story of his own personal triumphs and tragedies get lost in the spectacle.—
Scott Huver,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Founded in 2023 by three Olympiad-level gold medalist coders, Cognition launched its AI agent Devin last year to much fanfare.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Besides the buzzy Loewe release in May — the second installment of a collaborative capsule that was first introduced to the world two years ago, to much fanfare — On has maintained popularity and relevancy in the footwear world through a series of key moves.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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At the time, unnatural hair color was considered gaudy, a threat to the beloved ingenue aesthetic boasted by female stars such as Audrey Hepburn.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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But Oklahoma City engulfs basketball’s gaudiest attacks not in spite of its hacking but because of it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Rolling out the red carpet for the first visit by a French president to the UK since 2008, the pomp and pageantry that Britain is known for was on full display.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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Trump was greeted with all the pomp of a royal welcome as he was met by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman while disembarking from Air Force One to the sound of fanfare.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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