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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Noun
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Plichta’s boutique also offered for sale sparkly green and gold freckles or hair tinsel.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Usually this practice demands restraint, even if the urge is to scatter tinsel over every line.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The glitter heart design features durable, flake-free glitter that doesn’t rub off or leave behind a trail.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Attendees can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, glitter tattoos and more.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The shop will feature customizable mini donuts topped with drizzles and flavors such as cotton candy, chocolate chip pancake and strawberry shortcake.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Relax by the grand fireplace overlooking the mountainside as you’re delivered triers of sweet pastries and chocolate treats, savory salmon toasts, lobster rolls, and more while Artisanal high chocolate is poured over fluffy cotton candy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Candyfloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candyfloss. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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