as in loud
excessively showy
I think that rhinestone-studded outfit is a little too glitzy for church
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Recent Examples of glitzy
There were many business, political and corporate VIPs on hand, including Aurora Mayor John Laesch, who did not speak at the event but stood quietly in the crowd, listening and taking pictures of the glitzy surroundings and boisterous activities.
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Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Each one becomes a part of the fabric of Fashion Week, but their disparate problems are a far cry from the glitzy event’s self-importance.
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Bryce will never be as glitzy as Cam or LaMelo.
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Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
While Swift's primary wedding dress, will most likely reflect her more classical style, there is certainly the possibility of a glitzy and fun Wiederhoeft moment either for a second dress or after-party look.
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Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The Idaho Potato Drop has drawn attention for its unique alternative to the glitzy New York City ball that drops at midnight.
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Joshua Dougherty,
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
Zendaya showed off her glitzy ring stack on Monday, June 22.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The race is at once glitzy, cautious, confusing, spiky, and uninspiring.
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Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Stanton represents Bonnie’s fantasy world as a bright dimension of pastel drawings and glitzy colors, whereas the Lilypad games are flat and uninspired.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Each one becomes a part of the fabric of Fashion Week, but their disparate problems are a far cry from the glitzy event’s self-importance.
—
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Bryce will never be as glitzy as Cam or LaMelo.
—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
While Swift's primary wedding dress, will most likely reflect her more classical style, there is certainly the possibility of a glitzy and fun Wiederhoeft moment either for a second dress or after-party look.
—
Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The Idaho Potato Drop has drawn attention for its unique alternative to the glitzy New York City ball that drops at midnight.
—
Joshua Dougherty,
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
Zendaya showed off her glitzy ring stack on Monday, June 22.
—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The race is at once glitzy, cautious, confusing, spiky, and uninspiring.
—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Stanton represents Bonnie’s fantasy world as a bright dimension of pastel drawings and glitzy colors, whereas the Lilypad games are flat and uninspired.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitzy
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Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night.
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There are loud crowds, and then there are Mexican soccer crowds.
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After Tuesday night’s noisy earnings report, FedEx is down around 1% in midmorning trading, off its lows of the session.
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McGee also prioritizes authentic community on platforms like Substack over noisy social media.
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Chawinga, the back-to-back league MVP, has been a top on-field producer for the Current since arriving in 2024 as a relative unknown, despite gaudy statistics at Chinese club Wuhan Jianghan.
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Rewarding other prospects for putting up gaudy stats against lesser competition may not be the fairest way to judge this year’s defensemen class, but those production trends seem to be a factor for talent evaluators.
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The rapper blends her innate New York style with high fashion and luxury footwear styles, creating ultra-unique and flashy looks.
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Within the flashy dance numbers and power ballads, American musicals often hold up a mirror to society.
Adjective
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Hand engraving and ornate craftsmanship have also become more desirable as consumers gravitate toward pieces that feel handmade and deeply personal.
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The cathedral, its peaceful cloister, and its ornate crypt are also worth a visit.
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And yes, the bottles are kind of garish, but don’t judge a fragrance based on its packaging!
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There are few things a Los Angeles local is less likely to do than take a Hollywood sightseeing tour on a big, garish bus.
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“Glitzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitzy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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