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Recent Examples of gimmicky
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.
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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
Sure, robots can be kitschy and cute, but frankly, their growing presence has begun to irk and distract me, becoming a bit too synonymous with gimmicky pan-Asian hotpot fare.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Tennessee’s Chris Brazzell has a towering frame (6-5, 200 pounds), but is coming from a gimmicky offense.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
My favorite moments happen when Blake leans into the goofiness of his online persona while moving away from the type of gimmicky rap he’s known for and digging deeper into the pop-rap and guitar-driver melodies he’s always explored.
—Donald Morrison, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
The annual showcase had sometimes become gimmicky, featuring appearances by former players and boosters calling plays.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
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
Sure, robots can be kitschy and cute, but frankly, their growing presence has begun to irk and distract me, becoming a bit too synonymous with gimmicky pan-Asian hotpot fare.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Tennessee’s Chris Brazzell has a towering frame (6-5, 200 pounds), but is coming from a gimmicky offense.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
My favorite moments happen when Blake leans into the goofiness of his online persona while moving away from the type of gimmicky rap he’s known for and digging deeper into the pop-rap and guitar-driver melodies he’s always explored.
—Donald Morrison, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
The annual showcase had sometimes become gimmicky, featuring appearances by former players and boosters calling plays.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimmicky
Adjective
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According to China Daily, several Chinese automakers and battery manufacturers are accelerating commercialization efforts, viewing the technology as a practical path toward improved battery performance without the manufacturing challenges associated with fully solid-state designs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The tiny house features a practical interior with two bedrooms – plus a sofa bed for guests – and has multiple options available, including off-grid functionality.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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That first experience of European competition was a useful learning curve, but the team will have to adapt after reaching the knockout stages of the Europa League in 2023-24 by topping a group of four teams that also contained Marseille, Ajax and AEK Athens.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Delta Business Traveler’s free program gives freelancers and small business owners access to discounts, travel perks and business offers that are actually useful.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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It's been 13 years since that sequel, which shed nearly every major player from the original franchise's cast and crew and added fresh blood like Ashley Tisdale and Lindsay Lohan.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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There are other interesting twists to the original story that highlight different parts of the themes of crime, punishment, family and responsibility.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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At one extreme are folks who see AI as a way to make life more efficient and convenient.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
7 June 2026
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Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Some stories are funny, some painful, some adventurous, some outrageous, and many are rooted in nature and place.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The 43-year-old transformed Bournemouth into one of Europe’s most front-footed teams during his three seasons in charge, encouraging an adventurous off-the-ball approach that looked to smother the opposition high up the pitch.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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James Blood Ulmer, the innovative guitarist who fused avant-garde jazz with funk and the blues, died on June 3, according to a statement his family published via DownBeat.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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Korean cushions are known for their innovative skin care-meets-makeup formulas.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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The novel infection occurred in an adult living in Herkimer County, which stretches from the edge of Utica into the Adirondack Mountains.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel has long been known for the quality of its spa, but the team has pivoted to a novel approach, creating personalised longevity pathways using new technologies alongside long-standing organic and nature-focused treatments.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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Others impressed by their ingenious use to narrate effect of a Mallorcan setting.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Turning sadness, depression and defeat into group activities to be enjoyed together has been an ingenious masterstroke of programming.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Gimmicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimmicky. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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