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Recent Examples of gimmicky
Lucky for you, this travel editor with four years of covering Amazon sales knows the ins and outs of October Prime Day and where to find elite savings—and steer you away from the gimmicky items that aren't worth the suitcase space.
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Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
And unlike some TikTok hacks that require new products or gimmicky gadgets, this one costs absolutely nothing and requires no special effort beyond a few minutes of forethought.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Up close, you are reminded how thin and gimmicky the Party still is.
—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
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
Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
And unlike some TikTok hacks that require new products or gimmicky gadgets, this one costs absolutely nothing and requires no special effort beyond a few minutes of forethought.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Up close, you are reminded how thin and gimmicky the Party still is.
—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
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
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This orbital propellant transfer capability, which SpaceX plans to demonstrate next year, will allow ships to launch with minimal fuel mass and top up in Earth orbit, making long-distance missions far more practical.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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The collection debuts in time with the release of the iPhone 17, creating new ways to protect screens and embrace playful, stylish accessories that are practical and resilient.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Energy harvesters—devices that capture energy from the environment—can make electronics and industrial operations more efficient by converting waste heat into useful electricity.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Considering the loss to the Rangers was a one-goal game until five minutes remained and this loss to the Bruins was also close on the scoreboard, a useful power play could have flipped the script on either game.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The original sword requested by administration officials was given to Eisenhower in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Gathering more accurate data about right whales while revising the original law would help protect the animals, Olsen said.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Deposit $10 or more in cash using any of the secure and convenient payment methods.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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That’s true, although the Eagles seem to choose convenient times to bring up last season.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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For Johnson, Crunchyroll Manga adds an extra layer of discovery for adventurous readers.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Urchin, which releases in theaters this Friday, is as adventurous as his on screen work.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Break out of a rut by being open to novel approaches toward love and by being less codependent.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
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The team employed a novel method using lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA) directly to the testes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bringing together some of today’s most innovative stunt designers, this conversation traces the craft’s journey from early cinematic daredevils to today’s painstaking choreography; and its long fight for overdue Academy recognition.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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From fitness tracking to innovative connectivity features, there's not much this smartwatch can't do.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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There’s a reason this pint-sized Pokémon has been the face of the world’s biggest media franchise for decades, and his memorable appearances in Horizons serve as a reminder of his ingenious design.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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But there was also lots of ingenious layering that would be more easily incorporated into the everyday wardrobe.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Gimmicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimmicky. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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