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Recent Examples of gimmicky
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.
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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.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
This showdown is less gimmicky than a swing-off, Tony wrote.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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.
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Donald Morrison,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
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
Tennessee’s Chris Brazzell has a towering frame (6-5, 200 pounds), but is coming from a gimmicky offense.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimmicky
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
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As a practical example, the Knicks would love to bring Shamet back to the team next season.
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If feedback arrives, stay curious and trim the excess, since structure turns spark into useful results.
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India’s government, which has long leveraged a hard line on Pakistan for domestic political advantage, enjoyed a rally-around-the-flag effect that gave it a useful boost one year after a worse-than-expected performance in national elections.
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History buffs, don’t miss the White River Museum on Park Avenue, which offers a quirky account of local history from inside a pair of the town’s original log buildings.
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Fifty years and thousands of runs later, six of the original players still take to the diamond nearly every Sunday, swinging for the fences.
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The $160 billion global functional drinks market has become an increasingly lucrative category, encompassing multipurpose drinks that claim to promise taste and enjoyment alongside wellness benefits, as consumers look for convenient ways to meet their health targets.
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Moore has often spoken about doing what works rather than what is politically convenient.
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As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward!
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More adventurous travelers should also make a point to explore nearby Seven Bends State Park or hike up to the Woodstock Tower.
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Film Independent is expanding the Film Independent Spirit Awards with the introduction of the Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award, a new honor recognizing narrative film and television works that engage with environmental issues through innovative and impactful storytelling.
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Companion pieces in black titanium and white diamonds introduce a contemporary contrast while reinforcing the collection's emphasis on innovative materials and craftsmanship.
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Last month, many of those companies gathered alongside military officials to address what was clearly an urgent problem requiring novel solutions.
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Preserving a robust problem-solving culture, through methods like case debates and mentorship, is vital to build human expertise AI cannot replicate, preventing a future where organizations lack the ability to tackle novel problems.
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Water resistant, fade resistant, and made for outdoor use, the versatile footstool is an ingenious addition to a pool deck or patio.
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The critics lauded Boyles’ ingenious genre piece — a timely social critique that revived the zombie film — although some found the ending too optimistic.
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“Gimmicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimmicky. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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