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
While the glitz and glamor of soccer’s most prestigious competition coming to town has generated excitement in some quarters, Marlene’s interviews with vendors highlights the worry that continues to linger for others.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Under King’s leadership, the event became known for its glitz, glamor and experimentation.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 19 May 2026
These sleek ships flock to the glitz of nearby resorts like Cannes, but peaceful Juan-les-Pins is protected.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The immediate impact is one of glitz and daring.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Under King’s leadership, the event became known for its glitz, glamor and experimentation.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 19 May 2026
These sleek ships flock to the glitz of nearby resorts like Cannes, but peaceful Juan-les-Pins is protected.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The immediate impact is one of glitz and daring.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitz
Noun
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There aren’t crowds of excited supporters or the pomp of champagne glasses and white tablecloths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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But the Dodgers scored a run off Mason Miller (introduced with pomp and video flames on the scoreboard as ‘The Reaper’) in the ninth inning and beat him and the San Diego Padres, 5-4, on Tuesday night.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Lord ends his piece with shots of cars passing by, their drivers momentarily registering the spectacle.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Few, if any, other artists at the Roots Picnic had as many dancers on stage as Brandy, who lived up to the task and then some to deliver a wowing spectacle.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Nobody wants to hear this — not Eisenhower, not Krick and definitely not Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (Damian Lewis, leaning into the flamboyance).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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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
Noun
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While Vico has been careful to avoid any kind of ostentation, Argentaia offers a spa, a tennis court, a stunning 100-foot saltwater infinity pool overlooking the valley, and a movie theater.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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The atmosphere aligns with the philosophy: no ostentation, no grand production.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From there, the ornamentation strips back, room by room, evolving with the narrative of the album.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Vows unfold against sweeping views of downtown Phoenix and the red rock of Papago, so decorations can stay minimal.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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And throughout the cruise, Joie de Vivre, with its chic salons inspired by 20th-century Parisian design and all decked out in festive decorations, anchored the experience in an undeniable sense of place.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 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
Noun
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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 2 Jun. 2026.
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