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Recent Examples of gimmicky
Up close, you are reminded how thin and gimmicky the Party still is.
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Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
But the Mini feel is becoming gimmicky rather than fun.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Smart refrigerators used to be all novelty—gimmicky touchscreens, voice commands that barely worked, and tech gadgets that aged faster than milk.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Some onboard amenities were gimmicky but cute, such as outfit changes into spa robes or co-pilot outfits.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Immersive theater, when done well, can be a powerful experience, as Albany Park Theater Project has repeatedly demonstrated, but the format also runs the risk of feeling gimmicky or awkward.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
But the Mini feel is becoming gimmicky rather than fun.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Smart refrigerators used to be all novelty—gimmicky touchscreens, voice commands that barely worked, and tech gadgets that aged faster than milk.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Some onboard amenities were gimmicky but cute, such as outfit changes into spa robes or co-pilot outfits.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Immersive theater, when done well, can be a powerful experience, as Albany Park Theater Project has repeatedly demonstrated, but the format also runs the risk of feeling gimmicky or awkward.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimmicky
Adjective
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Playful and practical John and Catherine’s grandchildren also have their own suite, though Catherine and Justice made the design choices for them.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Why not put all those periods of training camp work to practical use?—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This list is designed to be useful and expansive for all, the new and old to permaculture, and those merely seeking perspective.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Xecrets offers all the important elements of the excellent AxCrypt Premium at a significantly lower price, and the current version adds useful features, including Shamir’s Secret Sharing for key recovery.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Consider taking screenshots of booking pages that show the original flight times and prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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As a media brand whose mission is to elevate depth, nuance, and original reporting in an algorithmic environment that rewards shouting, the vertical strategy provides a unique lane for The Dispatch to grow membership and revenue.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to being on-trend and dressing up my travel outfits, these loafers also packable and can be condensed to flat, which is convenient for other carry-on travelers like myself.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Note that rates at these relatively simple hotels tend to skyrocket on game weekends due to the convenient location.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Arteta ended this block of matches before the international break by being adventurous against both Newcastle and West Ham, despite slightly different personnel making up that midfield unit.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, the most adventurous of women have been noted heading to the salon requesting similar, looser perms for a wavy beach look (or a faux natural curly look).—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In a summer of new adventures, ranging from kung fu training at a Shaolin temple in China to bicycle kicks on a soccer pitch in Japan, Wembanyama wanted to try one more novel thing.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Spring 2026 presentations staged here last week offered novel interpretations of sartorial codes, ranging from sleek minimalism to ’80s power dressing.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What sets Subotic apart is his innovative approach to financial services.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The ensuing era was the group’s most commercially successful, as Beck’s innovative playing embellished the band’s increasingly experimental sound.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Others have devised an ingenious scheme that operates out of Havana’s airport.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Streamline your cooking with this simple yet ingenious strainer.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Gimmicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimmicky. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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