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as in gadgets
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
found all sorts of interesting woodworking gizmos in the garage
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Recent Examples of gizmos
Hailed for their seemingly effortless power, supple ride, technologically sophisticated gizmos and exquisite interior and exterior appointments, Phantoms have been the ultimate celebrity status symbol nearly since the nameplate’s release.
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Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
Over the years, the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog became renowned for gadgets, gizmos and innovative products.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Check out some of the latest tech gizmos that caught our eye this season.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Check out some of the newer plant watering gizmos that have come on the market, like the inexpensive battery plant alarm moisture sensor that flashes red when water is needed.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
Shot in an expansive Ottawa arcade, the film is able to utilize the color, lights and gizmos of its attractions to acceptably atmospheric effect.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Using a special combination of gizmos, the new self-lightening backpack can easily eliminate vertical inertial forces.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
The karting carnage occurred during a seasonal holiday toy segment on the show that saw Goldberg and Haines trying out a collection of different child-friendly gadgets and gizmos, including an AI storytelling bear and Razor’s now-infamous Crazy Cart Shuffle.
—EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Perhaps there are a thousand robotic arms and conveyor belts and forklifts and gadgets and gizmos working to assemble, for example, an autonomous car.
—Michael Koziol, IEEE Spectrum, 20 June 2018
Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
Over the years, the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog became renowned for gadgets, gizmos and innovative products.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Check out some of the latest tech gizmos that caught our eye this season.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Check out some of the newer plant watering gizmos that have come on the market, like the inexpensive battery plant alarm moisture sensor that flashes red when water is needed.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
Shot in an expansive Ottawa arcade, the film is able to utilize the color, lights and gizmos of its attractions to acceptably atmospheric effect.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Using a special combination of gizmos, the new self-lightening backpack can easily eliminate vertical inertial forces.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
The karting carnage occurred during a seasonal holiday toy segment on the show that saw Goldberg and Haines trying out a collection of different child-friendly gadgets and gizmos, including an AI storytelling bear and Razor’s now-infamous Crazy Cart Shuffle.
—EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Perhaps there are a thousand robotic arms and conveyor belts and forklifts and gadgets and gizmos working to assemble, for example, an autonomous car.
—Michael Koziol, IEEE Spectrum, 20 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmos
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That being said, some travel essentials stay packed and ready—the gear, gadgets, and go-tos that make every trip that much easier.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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These gadgets include single or double kettlebell handles, an EZ curl bar, a straight bar, plus an optional pulley system and set of elastic resistance bands.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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For all of the perils of injecting it into the newsgathering process, AI tools have also come to be seen as useful and less-fraught ways to create efficiencies in editing, advertising and other areas.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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Make sure all ingredients and tools are as cold as possible.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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A lot of disturbing things happened in The Exorcist — Regan MacNeil's 360 neck turn remains one of the most diabolical things to happen on film — and for its innovations, the 1973 movie scored 10 Oscar nominations.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Yet some innovations transcend their novelty phase and become permanent fixtures of the global culinary landscape.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Her sartorial concoctions rivaled the contraptions of Rube Goldberg.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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As Eve and Julian via Ares fight over a code for permanence that could turn Ares from code to human, stunt sequences involving contraptions from the familiar light cycle to a boat and submarine hybrid, and many moments are backed by needle drops from Nine Inch Nails, who scored the film, or others.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Along with a plentiful supply of samples ranging from guacamole to local brews, the first 230 shoppers will also receive surprise gifts such as gift cards and small appliances.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Integrated Specialty Small Appliances From a toaster oven with air-fry capability to espresso machines, Hudson included compact, high-function appliances in the kitchen layout.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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From icons and widgets to menu bars and more, many UI elements can now be made transparent to offer more usable space on-screen.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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One neat element of the Instinct Crossover AMOLED in particular is the way the watch face widgets can move slightly to avoid being obscured by the watch hands.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In addition to a dedicated space for Phoebe Philo in its Chengdu location, SND Guangzhou, the only retailer to carry the brand in the city, offers a selection of items from Collection C, which offers apparel, leather goods, shoes, and accessories.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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This generation favors quality over quantity, choosing native plants and unique accessories that tell a story.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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To be fair, most romance plotting is built on contrivances and guaranteed happily ever afters.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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Is the format—the set, the show structure, the million contrivances—part of the joke?—
Ruby Tandoh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Gizmos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gizmos. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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