GIMMICKY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

gimmicky

adjective

Definition of gimmicky

as in practical

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Recent Examples of gimmicky As a result, even though the show leans into the gimmicky aspects of the crime genre, stunning reveals and cliffhangers keep viewers drawn in across the episodes. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimmicky

Adjective

Earlier models relied on broad hydrological assumptions and missed practical engineering hurdles.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Giving manufacturers a practical way to reverse that integrity at the end of life could help turn some of those expensive materials back into feedstock instead of waste.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of practical

Adjective

Intelligence becomes useful when the environment is uncertain.

— Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Although somewhat gimmicky, anything that lowers accessibility barriers between the real and virtual worlds is likely to make mixed-reality activities more useful and viable.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

Not The Odeon—though The Odeon is still a perfect restaurant and just a convenient stroll away from the Tribeca gallery network.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026
Book These Amtrak Routes Each journey offers scenic and convenient access to premier leaf peeping destinations in the US and Canada.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of convenient

Adjective

Vindell, who was wearing a green four-leaf clover T-shirt to honor McHugh, remembered her cousin as someone who was adventurous and always smiling.

— Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Dora the Explorer Across eight increasingly adventurous seasons, Dora the Explorer taught us that active participation was not only cool but often the key to unlocking life’s great secrets.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of adventurous

Adjective

But mindless problem-solving with an AI bandage will not create truly distinctive, or even truly innovative, organizations.

— Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Both were in their thirties, and saw themselves as innovative leaders cutting through hidebound bureaucracies.

— Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of innovative

Adjective

Some of the finer details to try and maximize entertainment include a novel approach with lane allocation.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Based on the novel series by Jodi Thomas, the Western romantic drama followed three ranching families vying for control.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of novel

Adjective

An ingenious means of admitting natural light has been contrived so that, during the daytime, parts of these wonderfully austere and stony subterranean cellars, which ought to be very dark indeed, remain softly radiant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
South Africa, with their feisty but ingenious coach Rassie Erasmus, in charge since 2018, have continued their dynasty through set-piece power and zealous defensive pressure.

— Daniel Gallan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of ingenious

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