Thesaurus results for TINSEL

tinsel

noun

ˈtin(t)-səl

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 For three years now, the farm has served their Nigerian Pygmy goats donated Christmas trees; free of ornaments, tinsel, and any other side dish, of course. —

Noel Brennan, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 Mariah Carey isn't ready to put away her tinsel! —

Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 Remove all ornaments, tinsel, garland and plastic or metal stands. —

Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025 Gold or silver tree tinsel adds a party-ready touch to a classic green Christmas tree. —

Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tinsel

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The original glitter boots were no longer sold, and children’s versions had also disappeared, leaving her searching for an alternative that could still capture the same feeling.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The festival’s signature visuals — glitter, flower crowns, oversized hats and creative outfits — have become almost as famous as the music itself.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026