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Noun
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January is a multiplex clearance sale, littered with horror movies as gimcrack as the unsold toys wheeled out after the holidays.—
A.A. Dowd,
Chron,
5 Jan. 2023 -
The movie works hard to be a soulfully offbeat kiddie entertainment, an antidote to the gimcrack cynicism that has ruled too many cartoon-cutup-in-the-land-of-live-action Hollywood products.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2022
Noun
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What was the strategic benefit to the US of all this geopolitical trumpery?—
Peter Bergen,
CNN,
28 May 2022
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So will the border continue to vanish in the face of nativist backlash and a trumpery, gimcrack wall?—
Felipe Fernández-Armesto,
WSJ,
25 June 2018
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At the Studio City market, Sunrise Organic Farm — a relatively new entrant into the game of fruit and vegetable musical chairs that is the Southern California farmers market system — has had tables loaded with cherry toms like a bijouterie counter.—
Amy ScattergoodStaff Writer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Aug. 2019
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Words that foiled spellers included chrysal, athanor, cloxacillin, heliconius, torticollis, platylepadid and gewgaw, and at one point judges had to review a video replay to determine whether a speller said the letter I or Y.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 July 2021
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And how nice to see Cynthia Erivo — to really see the woman and not have her overwhelmed by an elaborate mishmash of ruffles and gewgaws.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2020
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Also included in the tennis necklace inventory is this now-$22 gem, a bezel bauble, and more.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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In his exploration of other mediums, Bittar continues to push the concept of brand identity and conversation to encompass a broader spectrum of more than just fabulous baubles and bags.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Taller ornamental grasses work well for the vertical element in more permanent in-ground mum displays, and dwarf varieties, which are still often two feet tall, are well-suited for fall container designs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Cracker Barrel had plans to remodel its restaurant with a simpler layout, getting rid of some of the clutter, antiques and knickknacks the chain was known for.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Customers can stumble upon vintage clothes, jewelry and knickknacks that could be the next big trend in the colorful storefront on Prospect Street.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cracker Barrel’s decor harkens back to a time of family restaurants with bric-a-brac covering the walls.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Uncle Herschel is back, but his bric-a-brac may stay in the landfill.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Gimcrackery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimcrackery. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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