as in pomp
excessive or unnecessary display
a nice dinner, but without all the glitz of fancily folded napkins and chichi finger bowls
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Recent Examples of glitz
Orient Express, founded in 1883 and part of the Accor Group since 2022, has imbued the behemoth with the old-world glitz and glamour synonymous with its famous trains.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
But underneath the glitz and glam the true soul of Dallas shines bright.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Some of us like Formula 1 for the racing, others go just for the glitz, glamour and gold-topped glizzies.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
There was no glitz to his profile then, though, entering a rebuilding program with exactly one total win in its last two seasons.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
But underneath the glitz and glam the true soul of Dallas shines bright.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Some of us like Formula 1 for the racing, others go just for the glitz, glamour and gold-topped glizzies.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
There was no glitz to his profile then, though, entering a rebuilding program with exactly one total win in its last two seasons.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitz
Noun
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Aside from the pomp and politics, though, these massive events can also bring an economic boom to host cities.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Trump likes Charles and royal pomp, but there are potential flashpoints, not least the administration’s recent comments about UK sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The performance in German and English is on all levels the kind of theatrical spectacle that makes Broadway seem like a dying street in Nowheresville.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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By pairing Eilish with Cameron in all the marketing, the hope was maybe that the film would appeal not just to concert fans but to more casual film fans who know Cameron can deliver a spectacle.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
Noun
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His flamboyance never tips into caricature, and along with wit and warmth there is real pain.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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For attorneys in an overcrowded marketplace, in a city with casual ethics and a weakness for flamboyance, an outlandish sales pitch can be the best way to break through.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The atmosphere aligns with the philosophy: no ostentation, no grand production.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It is surrounded by appliqué ornamentation reflecting the decorative arts of each culture and an ornate frieze around the periphery.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yet its sleek, monochromatic design serves as a quiet counterpoint to the temple’s rich ornamentation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Plus, the flower decoration adds a fun feminine flare.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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Like all good practitioners of this ancient form of body decoration, the artist who inked me gave me a specific list of instructions to take care of my skin in the days and weeks that followed.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The Dominick is all floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, rooftop pools, and moody light fixtures — in other words, its 46 stories are peppered with elements that exude upscale, sophisticated energy while avoiding all signs of gaudiness.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Developer Guy van Rooyen is promising high-end swank, with two new restaurants and a bar, three event spaces, close to three dozen hotel rooms – and plenty of window seats to watch the airfield.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
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At the once-swank Primrose Hotel, Russian refugees recline on the porch, playing pinochle, watching the night traffic of Collins Avenue rumble down South Beach.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Glitz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitz. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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