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

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

Goats have become a useful tool in clearing unwanted vegetation in Pittsburgh's parks and green spaces.

— Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Leggings, sweatshirts, dresses, and tees are designed to mix and match, which is useful when the clock is ticking in a mom’s busy morning.

— Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

One stores and processes incoming charge, while another traps electrons to control how quickly the device returns to its original state.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
Many of the original features have been preserved, including two magnificent fireplaces with bread ovens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of original

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

Making novel genes is not new, but creating an entire functional genome is much trickier—genes have complex patterns of interaction, and all their cascading effects need to be taken into account for the result to function as a comprehensive body.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
So Pederson entered his son into a clinical trial for a novel treatment.

— Bobby Allyn, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of novel

Adjective

Cinema has lately exhausted the emotional mileage of the Ukraine–EU border, but one wittily choreographed setpiece involving the couple’s border crossing finds in transition an ingenious point of convergence between gender and geography.

— Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Passengers can stretch out and use the seat’s ingenious recline function, which has hard-shell backing and offers a cradling motion that slides the seat forward and up for eight inches of recline without disturbing the flier behind.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of ingenious

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