as in spectacle
excessive or unnecessary display
the gaudiness of the velvety wallpaper and cut-glass lamps made the guests giggle in amusement
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Recent Examples of gaudiness
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.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaudiness
Noun
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Vince wrote his and Linda’s adult children, Shane and Stephanie, into the spectacle.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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When robots lurched, slipped, and occasionally froze mid-stride at the 2026 Beijing half-marathon on April 19, the internet quickly turned the spectacle into a meme.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The atmosphere aligns with the philosophy: no ostentation, no grand production.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Need a villa worthy of Onassis in his pomp?—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Blackhawks ending was less dramatic, with more pomp and ceremony due to their 100th anniversary but the same caliber of losing.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His flamboyance never tips into caricature, and along with wit and warmth there is real pain.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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For attorneys in an overcrowded marketplace, in a city with casual ethics and a weakness for flamboyance, an outlandish sales pitch can be the best way to break through.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Yet its sleek, monochromatic design serves as a quiet counterpoint to the temple’s rich ornamentation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Pale, dusty hues enhance natural light, offering a subtle counterpoint to the rich ornamentation, while ceiling paintings by Vicke Andrén, celebrated for his work at the Royal Swedish Opera, underscore the apartment’s artistic importance.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sabrina Carpenter brought the glitz and glam to her fans as one of the headliners of the festival last weekend and plans to do the same for Weekend 2.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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All eight showcase the new shape and are powered by the in-house calibre 430 MC, but offer varying degrees of glitz and glamor.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Featuring distinct forms and notable decorations, these pieces express identity, aesthetics, and wealth during a crucial period of change.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each object features decoration – in bread of course – depicting wheat ears and sheafs, as well as hearts and olive branches.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?—
Sebastian Smee,
Washington Post,
5 Dec. 2023
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The comic luxuriance of Roman references should not blind us to the significance of these constant appeals to the Roman Republic and to classical virtue.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2022
Cite this Entry
“Gaudiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaudiness. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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