as in glitter
something attractive but lacking in substance
a book that examines popular fame and finds it to be very disposable tinsel
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Recent Examples of tinsel
Customers are asked to cut the tree into 5-foot pieces and remove all tinsel, decorations and tree stand before putting the tree out.
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Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
And make sure to remove all tinsel, decorations, plastic bags, stands and lights.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025
Prevent ingesting ornaments and tinsel Ornaments and tinsel can be hazardous.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Key players lit up the score sheet, and Arsenal's attack looked as sharp as the tinsel on Mikel Arteta's Christmas tree.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
And make sure to remove all tinsel, decorations, plastic bags, stands and lights.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025
Prevent ingesting ornaments and tinsel Ornaments and tinsel can be hazardous.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Key players lit up the score sheet, and Arsenal's attack looked as sharp as the tinsel on Mikel Arteta's Christmas tree.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinsel
Noun
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To make, follow these steps: Fill small paper plates or bowls with glitter and sequins.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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See the Best Photos of the Hollywood Heartthrob Over the Years 04 of 14 'The Great Gatsby' Broadway Musical The lavish parties and glitter of Gatsby’s world are perfect for a Broadway musical, and the production directed by Marc Brunidoes does not disappoint.—
Danielle Teller,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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YouTube videos as addictive and insubstantial as cotton candy needed my immediate intervention.—
Michael Alcée,
Hartford Courant,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the same month, the couple attended the Berlin International Film Festival, once again wearing wildly disparate outfits; Jenner in a shimmery black dress with a sweetheart neckline and Chalamet in a cotton candy pink tank top and hoodie.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Tinsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinsel. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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