GARISHNESS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

garishness

noun

Definition of garishness

as in spectacle

excessive or unnecessary display the garishness of the enormous statues in the small yard was almost funny

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Noun

Depp claimed the article damaged his reputation and career; both parties argued the other was the aggressor through the grueling six-week spectacle.

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
This year's promises to be even grander, as 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the spectacle, which started in 1924 (though it wasn’t held from 1942 to 1944 because parade materials were reserved for wartime efforts).

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of spectacle

Noun

The space, tucked inside a commercial building in the Tel Aviv suburb of Ramat HaSharon, is conspicuously devoid of ostentation.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
The interiors are relatively forgettable, but in a town marked by ostentation, the crowd counts for more than the surroundings.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ostentation

Noun

Bachelier’s Havanese portrait may be unrivaled for its aggressive flamboyance, but these sorts of paintings of little pet dogs were by no means an exclusively French phenomenon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
One of wrestling’s first true mainstream celebrities, Gorgeous George became a television sensation whose flamboyance, swagger and mastery of self-promotion famously influenced a young Muhammad Ali.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of flamboyance

Noun

By now, Renate Reinsve is no stranger to the closing-night pomp of the Cannes Film Festival, having won the best actress trophy in 2021 for Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World, her first ever leading role.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
But for all the pomp and ceremony, China analysts broadly predict the leaders’ personal relationship and policy goals will result in a cautious summit that yields few major deliverables.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of pomp

Noun

Skeletons have long served as sacred ornamentation across cultures, representing the transience of life.

— Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
The cotton canvas jacket offers a very simple silhouette with little to no ornamentation—perfect for a minimalist wardrobe.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Noun

Connie’s cakes, one carrot and one chocolate, took way too long to bake, and so her decoration turns out to be a little rudimentary.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
The addition of silver, gold, and white decorations completes the timeless look and adds festive shine.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of decoration

Noun

Veterans, retirees and lawmakers spoke out — against its scale, its cost, its lack of Congressional approval, its gaudiness, its intrusion on nearby Arlington National Cemetery and more — next to a mockup made of tarp.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
The Dominick is all floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, rooftop pools, and moody light fixtures — in other words, its 46 stories are peppered with elements that exude upscale, sophisticated energy while avoiding all signs of gaudiness.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026

Definition of gaudiness

Noun

Beyond the glitz and glamour, Daniel Besharat, whose family owns City Spa, says the bathhouse has always been home to a wide range of immigrants.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
The evening was full of glitz and glamour, too, as celebs hit the carpet in incredible designer threads and accessories.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of glitz

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