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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as in loud
excessively showy
gaudy decorations on all the doors and windows at festival time
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Recent Examples of gaudiness
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 3 May 2025
But even on the nights where Edwards’ stat lines were less gaudy, his impact remained profound.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
In his senior year alone, those numbers are more gaudy: 1,319 yards, 15.7 yards per catch and eight touchdowns — gaining a reputation for making catches in traffic, and doing so after lining up pretty much anywhere he was asked to, in the slot or on the outside.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2025
At every step, he's been able to invest some money into other people's good ideas and then cash out—literally and figuratively—with more money and a gaudier reputation, despite contributing very little.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The power numbers haven’t been gaudy for either, but the core infielders are hitting the ball hard.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 3 May 2025
But even on the nights where Edwards’ stat lines were less gaudy, his impact remained profound.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
In his senior year alone, those numbers are more gaudy: 1,319 yards, 15.7 yards per catch and eight touchdowns — gaining a reputation for making catches in traffic, and doing so after lining up pretty much anywhere he was asked to, in the slot or on the outside.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2025
At every step, he's been able to invest some money into other people's good ideas and then cash out—literally and figuratively—with more money and a gaudier reputation, despite contributing very little.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaudiness
Noun
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This spectacle on a busy Friday afternoon led a crowd to gather, with some denouncing the show of force and impeding the ICE operation.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Racetracks like Saratoga have attempted to make the weekend a spectacle, with bands and activities throughout the races in hopes of showing the greatness of horse racing and what a day at the track looks like.—
Spencer Ripchik,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Ethical Efficiency insists that systems be designed to truly find and elevate the best solutions, not simply reward the loudest voices or most privileged perspectives.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Just after dawn on May 29, the swish of chains dragging on asphalt was loud enough to be heard over idling engines.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
10 June 2025
Noun
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As high heels become less of a requisite in certain arenas, the Cannes red carpet — whose ostentation is rivaled only by the Met Gala or the Oscars — is something of a final frontier.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The pink-and-brown mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring 20s ostentation, stretches from Lake Worth to the Atlantic Ocean and contains 58 bedrooms, 33 bathrooms, three bomb shelters, a theater, a ballroom and a nine-hole golf course.—
Miami Herasld Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The sheer volume of content created far outpaces what audiences can consume, leading to a noisy, crowded digital ecosystem.—
Luca Brinkhues,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Its lineup interspersed noisy no wave groups like Pop Music Fever Dream and Pure Adult, upbeat pop-rock performances from bands like Um, Jennifer?—
Grace Robins-Somerville,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2025
Noun
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There was a moment early in the season at Stamford Bridge when — amid all the ceremony and pomp that comes before a modern Premier League game — Nikola Milenkovic stood perfectly still.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Extra pomp doesn’t have to skew antiquated, either, as several modern variations from upscale brands like Sferra and Annie Selke illustrate.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Trend forecasters have been touting the boom-boom aesthetic of shoulder pads and power suits and garish displays of excess while Donald Trump, ’80s tabloid fixture turned actual president, is back in the office.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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In an online space dominated by advertisements and garish displays of wealth, content that encourages users not to buy anything new can be both empowering and, in Dean’s words, kind of radical.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Whatever the shape of your face or preference for colour or flamboyance level, the idea is the same: pack one pair that works with every outfit and be done with it.—
Nick Hendry,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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Their flamboyance was a public assertion of freedom, particularly in the north of the United States, where many migrated to reinvent and present themselves following freedom.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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Amid the classic, flashy film and television premieres this week at SXSW, the festival also offered a forum for burgeoning creators to showcase their work in the Independent TV Pilot Program.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Gaudiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaudiness. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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