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Recent Examples of gimmicky
Creating this distinct sense of place, without employing gimmicky tropes (all too easy to do in a place like Hawaii, where a little puka shell goes a long way), is what makes Hualālai stand out on an island of upscale resorts.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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
You might be haunted by the price tag of a gimmicky feature that turns out to be more fun in theory than in reality.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
While outfit recycling isn't new for Kate, the outfit coordination is—the pair are rarely gimmicky.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 22 Feb. 2026
There was almost something gimmicky about it, less pure.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Let’s be honest, there’s no shortage of gimmicky kitchen tools out there, and most of us have fallen for one at some point or another.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The music’s dizzying rhythmic variation is skillful and studied enough that its humor can’t be mistaken for gimmicky internet caricature.
—Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
The flying cars and robots might seem gimmicky, but Simon sees them as bets placed on a distant future.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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
You might be haunted by the price tag of a gimmicky feature that turns out to be more fun in theory than in reality.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
While outfit recycling isn't new for Kate, the outfit coordination is—the pair are rarely gimmicky.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 22 Feb. 2026
There was almost something gimmicky about it, less pure.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Let’s be honest, there’s no shortage of gimmicky kitchen tools out there, and most of us have fallen for one at some point or another.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The music’s dizzying rhythmic variation is skillful and studied enough that its humor can’t be mistaken for gimmicky internet caricature.
—Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
The flying cars and robots might seem gimmicky, but Simon sees them as bets placed on a distant future.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimmicky
Adjective
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Dealings with co-workers will be practical but sympathetic.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The stars favor practical compassion, where optimism pairs with accountability and follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Significant advancements in fully capable robotics have become much more efficient and useful for scientific discovery.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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But as inflation proves more persistent, and potentially more volatile, than expected, gold may serve as a useful complement for investors looking to balance risk and preserve purchasing power.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Miller structured the play differently, snapping back between realism and symbolism, as manifest in Jo Mielziner’s famous original set.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The original proposal included a provision that would have banned athletes from participating in sports after three positive tests.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Apps such as TurboTax, H&R Block and TaxSlayer can make filing more convenient but typically charge a fee that may be deducted from your refund.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Wonder responded by making the most liberating, thoughtful, adventurous and eclectic work of his career.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Kane will be enjoying his time on the water and live his active and adventurous lifestyle.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That money supports our more than 200,000 students through new scholarships, innovative programs and unique educational opportunities.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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And all thanks to some innovative use of AI.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Only a fraction of the human genome is involved in making antibodies, and yet the potential of this section to recombine in novel ways is almost limitless.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Netflix picked up the first two seasons of Sullivan’s Crossing two months later, introducing a broader audience to the show based on the best-selling novel series by Robyn Carr.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, engineers in Silicon Valley were allegedly designing ingenious ways to make explorations of digital rabbit holes irresistible.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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But some 20 years later, ingenious experimentalists caught unmistakable signs of neutrinos at the Savannah River Site nuclear power plant in South Carolina.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Gimmicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimmicky. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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