glitzed; glitzing; glitzes
: to make flashy or extravagant in appearance
—often used with up
she got glitzed up for the party
Examples of glitz in a Sentence
Noun
She grew tired of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood life.
The casino was all glitz.
Verb
the company's cafeteria had been glitzed up for the holiday party
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Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Donald Trump decided the White House, which has had enough bling for every President since John Adams, needed more glitz.
—William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
This simple trick can take your holiday party beverages from plain and boring to glitz and glam.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
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Noun
The glitz and glamor of the tournament also draws celebrities from all walks of life, with singer/producer/composer Pharrell Williams, actor Ben Stiller and three-time Formula One world drivers champion Jackie Stewart among those in attendance last year.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Donald Trump decided the White House, which has had enough bling for every President since John Adams, needed more glitz.
—William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
Verb
To glitz up the outfit, Vergara — who plays a savvy Colombian drug cartel leader in the Netflix limited series — added two cuff bangle bracelets and dangling earrings.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
This simple trick can take your holiday party beverages from plain and boring to glitz and glam.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
See All Example Sentences for glitz
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“Glitz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glitz. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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