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
The silver garment featured corset stitching from the chest to the hips, with black tinsel separating the top of the gown from the skirt.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
For the new holiday, a traditional Christmas tree is swapped for a long pole (no decorations as Frank finds tinsel distracting).
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Red and gold baubles, green wreaths and ribbons were dotted around the Holy Family Church, and a tall Christmas tree draped in tinsel was erected in the corner.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
For their final stop, Marlow guided her students up the steps of Junque Drawer Studio, a beloved local shop in a house decorated in tinsel and lights.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
For the new holiday, a traditional Christmas tree is swapped for a long pole (no decorations as Frank finds tinsel distracting).
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Red and gold baubles, green wreaths and ribbons were dotted around the Holy Family Church, and a tall Christmas tree draped in tinsel was erected in the corner.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
For their final stop, Marlow guided her students up the steps of Junque Drawer Studio, a beloved local shop in a house decorated in tinsel and lights.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinsel
Noun
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Since their breakout moment, the bags have evolved with fun new styles, including glitzy glitter, luxe leather-alternative styles, and even winter-ready fuzzy styles.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Disney On Ice shows sparkle not only with sequins and glitter and fancy lights.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tear off a piece of cotton candy and place sprinkles or edible glitter into the center.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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Nearby, pop-up vendors serve festival favorites like funnel cakes, cotton candy, and more of the city's famous meat pies.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Tinsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinsel. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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