razzle-dazzle
noun
raz·zle-daz·zle
ˌra-zəl-ˈda-zəl 
1
: a state of confusion or hilarity
2
: a complex maneuver (as in sports) designed to confuse an opponent
3
: a confusing or colorful often gaudy action or display
razzle-dazzle
adjective
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The nothing-to-lose Saints called a razzle-dazzle gadget play.
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Much like his showman character, Domingo is sure the film, which also stars Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, William H. Macy, Katy O'Brian, Emilia Jones, and Michael Cera, will also razzle-dazzle audiences.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
Turns out, the razzle-dazzle of the industry can blind just about anyone.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Select partners who value resilience over razzle-dazzle.
—Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Much like his showman character, Domingo is sure the film, which also stars Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, William H. Macy, Katy O'Brian, Emilia Jones, and Michael Cera, will also razzle-dazzle audiences.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
Turns out, the razzle-dazzle of the industry can blind just about anyone.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Select partners who value resilience over razzle-dazzle.
—Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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