as in tinsel
something attractive but lacking in substance
the composer's works have generally been dismissed as candyfloss by music critics
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During the Catholic holiday of Palm Sunday, hundreds of pajareros from across the country flock to Mexico City and decorate 10-foot-tall stacks of cages, adorning them with bright flowers, tinsel and images of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026 -
Plichta’s boutique also offered for sale sparkly green and gold freckles or hair tinsel.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The original glitter boots were no longer sold, and children’s versions had also disappeared, leaving her searching for an alternative that could still capture the same feeling.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The festival’s signature visuals — glitter, flower crowns, oversized hats and creative outfits — have become almost as famous as the music itself.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mini doughnut flavors include blueberry pancake, banana pudding, cinnamon roll, cotton candy, hazelnut, s’mores and more.—
Jenna Thompson
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Every piece is so soft, almost like squeezing mini chunks of cotton candy.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Candyfloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candyfloss. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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