Tinseltown
noun
Tin·sel·town
ˈtin(t)-səl-ˌtau̇n 
also ˈtin-zəl-
: hollywood
seduced by Tinseltown
Tinseltown
adjective
Examples of Tinseltown in a Sentence
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Nonetheless, Central Casting could not have delivered a more cinematic and handsome stylist to capture the dark comedy, the sunshine noir, of Tinseltown.
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Michael Slenske, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
While straddling Tinseltown and the world’s biggest stadiums, Dua–who is firmly in media mogul mode, traversing continents while also producing her podcast and newsletter–has kept one thing constant in her wardrobe: leather.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
He was eventually cut during the round of 32, but decided to stay in Tinseltown to pursue acting.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
But another color was the talk of Tinseltown on Sunday as pale blue and mint gowns ruled the carpet.
—Maane Khatchatourian, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Ever since, the Tinseltown tradition has seen stars attend film premieres, festivals and award ceremonies bedecked in couture, debuting new looks or new relationships (or, perhaps, subtly hinting at a breakup) with photographers capturing their every move.
—Marie Lodi, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024
For Vanity Fair’s 30th Annual Hollywood Issue which dropped Feb. 21, Tinseltown’s hottest stars appeared on a live-action cover, including Bradley Cooper, Colman Domingo, Lily Gladstone, Pedro Pascal, Natalie Portman, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Keoghan, who made an entrance nude.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Partygoers, fan-favorite stars, and new faces of Tinseltown converged on the iconic LA landmark Chateau Marmont, dancing early into the morning.
—Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
How long will Tinseltown's grandest spectacle last?
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024
Michael Slenske, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
While straddling Tinseltown and the world’s biggest stadiums, Dua–who is firmly in media mogul mode, traversing continents while also producing her podcast and newsletter–has kept one thing constant in her wardrobe: leather.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
He was eventually cut during the round of 32, but decided to stay in Tinseltown to pursue acting.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
But another color was the talk of Tinseltown on Sunday as pale blue and mint gowns ruled the carpet.
—Maane Khatchatourian, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Ever since, the Tinseltown tradition has seen stars attend film premieres, festivals and award ceremonies bedecked in couture, debuting new looks or new relationships (or, perhaps, subtly hinting at a breakup) with photographers capturing their every move.
—Marie Lodi, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024
For Vanity Fair’s 30th Annual Hollywood Issue which dropped Feb. 21, Tinseltown’s hottest stars appeared on a live-action cover, including Bradley Cooper, Colman Domingo, Lily Gladstone, Pedro Pascal, Natalie Portman, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Keoghan, who made an entrance nude.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
Partygoers, fan-favorite stars, and new faces of Tinseltown converged on the iconic LA landmark Chateau Marmont, dancing early into the morning.
—Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
How long will Tinseltown's grandest spectacle last?
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024
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“Tinseltown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tinseltown. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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