GIMMICKY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

gimmicky

adjective

Definition of gimmicky

as in practical

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Recent Examples of gimmicky As a result, even though the show leans into the gimmicky aspects of the crime genre, stunning reveals and cliffhangers keep viewers drawn in across the episodes. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026 The redesign leans bold, colorful, and slightly whimsical without becoming gimmicky. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 Dropping just about every interesting plot, and basically ignoring most of the characters in favor of a gimmicky Sophia storyline, is also not doing this show any favors. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 There are more brands now selling artisanal pickles in distinctive flavors like honey harissa (or gimmicky ones that beg for virality, like purple grape), and many of them are sold at national grocery chains. — Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Having a pair of twins (Jonathan and Brandon Dearden) and a husband-wife duo (Jennifer Lee Jackson and Justin Tootla) was gimmicky, but not inherently bad. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026 This showdown is less gimmicky than a swing-off, Tony wrote. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 13 May 2026 However gimmicky or commercial that might seem, bread has surfaced in fashion and art in other unexpected ways through the years. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 Rest assured that, unlike some viral cleaning tricks that may be more gimmicky than genuinely useful, this is one that really can help with light to moderate buildup. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimmicky

Adjective

Earlier models relied on broad hydrological assumptions and missed practical engineering hurdles.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Giving manufacturers a practical way to reverse that integrity at the end of life could help turn some of those expensive materials back into feedstock instead of waste.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

That control system aims to extract more useful energy from each combustion cycle.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
An analyst who can check something in a minute will check it, and then check the thing the first answer suggested, and the useful finding tends to turn up two or three steps in.

— David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

With its satin-matte technology and expansive shade range, the original Pro Filt’r Soft Matte foundation revolutionized how other brands approached shades, undertones, and pigments when building their own foundation libraries.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
The client, who lives in Maryland, was scheduled to appear in Falls Church instead of at her original court location in Hyattsville.

— Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of original

Adjective

The Moon enters adventurous Leo, stirring your interest in travel, education, or an idea that could expand your options.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
Until that point, Birmingham had looked dangerous, conquering the space vacated by City’s adventurous full-backs (in fact, Oceane Hurtre robbed a dithering Jade Rose on the edge of stoppage time for a consolation goal).

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of adventurous

Adjective

The mission is part of a broader effort led by USSF to leverage the United States’ innovative commercial space industry to improve the service’s ability to respond to security challenges.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
As a result, the company has developed innovative techniques around drill motors, bit designs — the company uses a polycrystalline diamond compact drill bit — and drilling fluids.

— Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of innovative

Adjective

Frontier labs, neoclouds and companies building software and novel tech for AI — both in private and public markets — have been recipients of cash, with the value of Nvidia’s equity holdings also buoyed by skyrocketing tech stocks.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Her recent read of Annie Ernaux's novel Simple Passion, which follows the story of a woman consumed by an affair, also left Rodrigo musing over the topic of romantic passion.

— Leila Fadel, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of novel

Adjective

An ingenious inmate needed only a pencil to open his cell and escape from jail, according to investigators in South Carolina.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Faced with the challenge of keeping their great city clean, the Romans had some solutions that were ingenious and sophisticated for their time.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of ingenious

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