GIMMICKY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

gimmicky

adjective

Definition of gimmicky

as in practical

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Recent Examples of gimmicky 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimmicky

Adjective

Keep sentimental items, practical basics, and timeless staples like well-fitting jeans, blazers, and versatile shoes.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Sport Mode For the ultimate practical travel sandal, sporty is the way to go.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

While useful for tracking expenditure and efficiency, simply counting tokens can be misleading.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
But in the same way that lines of code is not a reliable measure of engineering productivity and APM is a noisy proxy for gaming prowess, token use alone does not imply or guarantee useful, productive output.

— Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

With this influx, there’s been a spate of new hotel openings, but most of them are located in the city center, which, though convenient, can get crowded in the summertime.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
With five stations within walking distance of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena and the surrounding area, visiting World Cup fans told Turnbull the service was cheap, convenient and better than other cities.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of convenient

Adjective

For the adventurous, there’s the Haulback Challenge rope and bridge course and the Timber Ripper Mountain coaster.

— Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
Of course, the leopard is also a symbol, for example for the Locarno festival’s adventurous approach to cinema.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of adventurous

Adjective

Most obviously, if IBM is so innovative, why have its own blockchain efforts proven a bust, and why is its broader business strategy in tatters?

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Talisman Designs is celebrated for creating innovative kitchen tools that add personality to every kitchen.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of innovative

Adjective

This isn’t necessarily a dig; all novel research likely requires some version of this mindset just to get off the ground.

— John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 31 July 2026
The novel intensity of New York eventually began to fade, and MacLeod lived alone in Manhattan, barely leaving his apartment.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

Definition of novel

Adjective

Oysters are incredible, ingenious—the ultimate water filtration system!

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
And one of the anecdotes that Bird tells in this book is how President Eisenhower kept coming up with very convincing, very ingenious, plausible arguments for not taking on [Senator] Joe McCarthy directly.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Definition of ingenious

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