glitz

noun

ˈglits How to pronounce glitz (audio)
Definition of glitznext
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 Construction began in 2024, following a design intended to suggest Hollywood glitz and glamour. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Despite the celebrity glitz surrounding their relationship, Kelce got candid on the normalcy of his romance with Swift in a September 2025 interview with GQ. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2026 The size and speed of the Gen 4 car on the circuit used in January might create either carnage or a Monaco-like parade without the Monaco glitz. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 Brands that cater to a more maximalist consumer are leaning into glitz and glamor. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for glitz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitz
  1. pomp
  2. spectacle
  3. flamboyance
  4. ostentation
  5. ornamentation
  6. decoration
  7. gaudiness
  8. swank
Noun
  • There's no fluff or pomp to distract you, and everything from the seats to the door panels have been designed with ergonomics and accessibility in mind.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 July 2026
  • This is a charming center-of-town property with tons of old-school pomp.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of pomp
Noun
  • Two years after April 8, 2024’s North American eclipse, NASA is once again preparing to broadcast one of nature’s greatest spectacles live.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But for those craving something other than epic spectacle, Universal is stacking the lineup by releasing the small-scale romcom One Night Only, starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of spectacle
Noun
  • And there was Erling Haaland living his best Norwegian life, terrifying on the pitch and absurd off it, multiplying his stardom with a flamboyance and humor that didn’t detract from his serious talent.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Emma’s resistance to the bland wholesomeness of recovery spaces speaks to a familiar cultural trope across media, in films and television shows; that sobriety is where flamboyance goes to die.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of flamboyance
Noun
  • The packaging and philosophy emphasize sustainability and collectibility without ostentation, aligning with a growing desire for thoughtful luxury.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of ostentation
Noun
  • Clad in pine paneling, the cabins go light on ornamentation, instead emphasizing the surrounding landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Master model designer Milan Madge incorporated metallic gold elements and raised textures to capture the original's rich ornamentation and depth.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • An oil lamp, like the one that Rebecca kept in her room as decoration, illuminated the Devil, who wore dark slacks and a dark vest, an impeccable white shirt.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Grinch and the Cat in the Hat are evergreen in their relevance in pop culture, memes, Halloween costumes and holiday decorations.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • 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
  • So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.
    — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Definition of gaudiness
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of swank

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