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Recent Examples of tinselly
The precocious designer became a supernova thanks to continuous toil in a tinselly milieu that prizes leisure and luxury.
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Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 17 Feb. 2023
Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 17 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinselly
Adjective
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Trend forecasters have been touting the boom-boom aesthetic of shoulder pads and power suits and garish displays of excess while Donald Trump, ’80s tabloid fixture turned actual president, is back in the office.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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In an online space dominated by advertisements and garish displays of wealth, content that encourages users not to buy anything new can be both empowering and, in Dean’s words, kind of radical.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The end result is some gaudy revenue and EBITDA numbers: $174.5 million in revenue and $144 million in EBITDA for 2024.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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In an incisive observation of the way that an adult’s words can sometimes settle on a child with unusual weight, I-Jing absorbs this folk superstition without question, and begins to shoplift gaudy trinkets from surrounding market stalls, only ever using her evil left hand.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Despite its gel base, the texture isn’t sticky or tacky.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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If the dough is too tacky while kneading, add more flour, a teaspoon at a time.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Sequel films in the series grew even more lurid, and starred Alyssa Milano, Jaime Pressly, and Miriam McDonald.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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On another work under way in her studio, the figure was barely visible: a lurid ear, parted lips, a nostril.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Galium odoratum Sun Exposure: Deep shade Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand Soil pH: Acidic Toad Lily The toad lily is a showy, shade-loving perennial with small orchid-like flowers in zones 4a-9b.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Name: Itea virginica Size: 2-6 feet tall, 4-6 feet wide Zones: 5-9 19 of 20 Winterberry A slow-growing, deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub, winterberry is a show-stopper in winter when female plants produce an abundance of showy berries on their bare branches.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The film was a hit on 42nd Street, possessing a certain tawdry entertainment value.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
11 June 2025
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The tawdry soap is the favorite show consumed by the titular trash-TV-loving security robot, Murderbot (Alexander Skarsgård).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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These meretricious narratives play well throughout the Global South.—
Michael Miklaucic,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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These meretricious narratives play well throughout the Global South.—
Michael Miklaucic,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, members of the City Council voted to censure Turner for the tasteless action by a 6-3 vote.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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For a live bit later in the night, Johansson got to have a little fun with some of her own history by taking aim at the tasteless entertainment journalists she’s had to endure over the course of her career.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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“Tinselly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinselly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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