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 biggest razzle-dazzle night of the year for high school musical theater programs in the Charlotte region unfolded Sunday at Belk Theater in uptown with the 13th annual Blumey Awards from Blumenthal Arts.
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Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Over three short days, from Monday morning to Wednesday night, eight companies will razzle-dazzle advertisers in a reassuringly familiar set of theaters across Manhattan.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The trio of vocalists razzle-dazzle like Tim Hardaway (who is namechecked in the song) in his Golden State Warriors prime, passing out rhymes on what plays out like a three-minute fast break.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
This was a week for razzle-dazzle in late night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Over three short days, from Monday morning to Wednesday night, eight companies will razzle-dazzle advertisers in a reassuringly familiar set of theaters across Manhattan.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The trio of vocalists razzle-dazzle like Tim Hardaway (who is namechecked in the song) in his Golden State Warriors prime, passing out rhymes on what plays out like a three-minute fast break.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
This was a week for razzle-dazzle in late night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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