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Recent Examples of gimmicky
Tennessee’s Chris Brazzell has a towering frame (6-5, 200 pounds), but is coming from a gimmicky offense.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
My favorite moments happen when Blake leans into the goofiness of his online persona while moving away from the type of gimmicky rap he’s known for and digging deeper into the pop-rap and guitar-driver melodies he’s always explored.
—Donald Morrison, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
My favorite moments happen when Blake leans into the goofiness of his online persona while moving away from the type of gimmicky rap he’s known for and digging deeper into the pop-rap and guitar-driver melodies he’s always explored.
—Donald Morrison, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimmicky
Adjective
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The sporty stripes add personality, while the durable outsole keeps them practical for full days of exploring.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Keep it practical, not perfect.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There is some evidence that psilocybin may be useful to treat depression in some people, but there have been just a few clinical trials.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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There’s a useful map of the world’s critical chokepoints here.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The cost of the project has ballooned as well, from an original projection of €200 million to €507 million, according to recent estimates.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The option marks the latest addition to Phiphen’s growing slate of literary adaptations and original projects across film and television.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 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.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Immortalized by Mark Twain, the Mississippi River is a symbol of America’s adventurous spirit.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The menu features crowd-pleasing staples like shrimp and grits, hush puppies, and pimento cheese, while more adventurous eaters can try fried alligator.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Audio Flux is a home for innovative, short-form audio and bold storytelling.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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The state, like Pastor Billy’s organization, has emerged as a laboratory for innovative ideas for harnessing technology to help break down barriers holding people back.—
Rajiv J. Shah,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The novel swings between the trivial and the dire, and in her bleakest moments Adora leans on the Stoics for guidance, thinking, C’mon, boys, don’t fail me now!—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Defying norms forces people to tap into a novel school of thought.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Better yet, said ingenious tool, Grampa’s Weeder, is on sale today at Amazon.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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What follows is a wild ride through an ingenious and audacious bid for the World Cup, set against a high-energy backdrop of Mexico in the 1980s.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Gimmicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimmicky. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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