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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Mariah Carey is as synonymous with Christmas as tinsel, but, this year, the queen of festivities has turned heads—and not for the right reasons.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025 -
Purple hair extensions, or even strands of purple tinsel, can be added to a high braid.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025
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Then, in among all the sparkles and squeals and oh-my-gods and you-look-so-beautifuls, a figure of doom cut through the glitter like a chain saw.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Mistletoe Rebel is made with Dutch Bros signature Rebel energy drink with raspberry and pomegranate flavors and a green glitter glaze on top.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The company's other offerings include party supplies, popcorn, soda and a variety of candies, such as chocolates, chewing gum, cotton candy, and jelly beans, among other options.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Tickets includes access to the private pop-up experience, passed hors d’oeuvres, the Cacio e Pepe Chef’s Table, cotton candy cart, chocolate fountain and special surprises throughout the evening, according to the news release.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Candyfloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candyfloss. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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