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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In one, a Christmas tree decorated with tinsel and bulbs stands in the Oval Room on the presidential mansion’s second floor.—
Michael Collins,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025 -
Be mindful of decorations: Introduce holiday decor gradually, ensuring items such as tinsel, garlands and plants (e.g., mistletoe, poinsettias) are out of reach to prevent ingestion or injury.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The white body features subtle glitter, striking orange accents, and an aesthetic that extends to the bundled accessories: a matching lens cap, protective pouch, and even the 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Claire's, the popular tween store known for ear-piercing and glitter, filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years yesterday.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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IndyStar taster rating: ⭐⭐ (2 stars) Sun King’s cotton candy ale didn’t quite do for me what last year’s pickle beer did, but that probably says more about me than the drink itself.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
3 Aug. 2025
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While rides, games, and booths selling fair classics like cotton candy and hot dogs are all part of the 5th Annual Pulaski County Fair at North Little Rock's Riverfront Park, the joy and experiences of those behind the scenes have their own stories to tell.—
Parker Mancino,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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“Candyfloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candyfloss. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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