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adjective

Definition of brummagemnext
as in swank

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noun

as in simulation

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  1. swank
  2. simulation
  3. showy
  4. synthetic
  5. kitsch
  6. copy
  7. kitschy
  8. swindle
Adjective
  • The moment was loosely evocative of Clooney’s recent performance in Jay Kelly, a comedy-drama about the personal travails of a Clooney-esque movie star that culminates with the character receiving a lifetime honor at a swanky Italian film festival.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The swanky new Mac Studio, on the other hand, is for top-of-the-line professionals and creatives.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of swank
Noun
  • Nvidia has paired it with simulation, closed-loop reinforcement learning and data-generation tools intended to accelerate development and validation.
    — John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The process combines hardware, software, AI training, simulation, and data collection into a hands-on humanoid development cycle.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of simulation
Adjective
  • Tall sedums, like ‘Autumn Joy,’ are famed for their big and showy flowers, which dry beautifully and linger on the plant through winter.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The two actors are close; Rockwell, with the less showy supporting role, is generous to a fault with his 72-year-old co-star, who runs with the ball and could win the Best Actor Oscar.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of showy
Noun
  • As high-quality synthetic re-creations become cheap and accessible, cloning has become a more desirable option for studios struggling with runaway production costs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Blends Athletic socks made from blends are often part wool, part cotton and sometimes part polyester or other synthetic.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of synthetic
Adjective
  • The Formica interior is from the 1960s and is wonderfully kitsch, perfect for that Insta photo.
    — Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Definition of kitsch
Noun
  • The subpoena sought hard drives, videos, forensic images, and other records related to the review by Cyber Ninjas, according to a copy obtained by Votebeat.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the paper was circulated across the company’s dealership network, with many dealers putting a copy of the Independent in the glove box of every new car.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of copy
Adjective
  • When pieces feel kitschy or predictable, the room loses its emotional depth.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The experience usually includes kitschy decorations, selfie opportunities, and merchandise for sale.
    — Fielding Buck, Daily News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of kitschy
Noun
  • In a case pending in federal court in Oakland, California, three Facebook users allege that the company profits from online swindles at the expense of users.
    — David Ingram, NBC news, 12 May 2026
  • Supporting characters add to the plot, as Chance needs help from his former crew, most of whom have gone straight but can’t resist the lure of the swindle.
    — Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of swindle
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“Brummagem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brummagem. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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