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 Williams mined her love of Hollywood — from the glitz of the Oscars to reading industry trades as a child — to create Sasha's character. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Holly Madison quickly discovered that beneath Hollywood's glitz and glamour lurked a much darker reality. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 Despite its proximity to the rocking scene in St-Tropez, six miles away, this discreet little oasis feels a world away from the high-octane glitz. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 Sit down with her for five minutes, and all the glitz becomes secondary to her greatest joy. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 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 is also plenty of pomp, along with bells, bonfires, and illuminations.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
  • With rising political violence, including recent incidents near the White House, and a president who enjoys being at the center of public pomp yet has repeatedly faced attempts on his life, a major security challenge awaits.
    — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of pomp
Noun
  • From her club seat with her friends, season ticket-holder Jade Greenhut captured the center circle spectacle.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • What Campos loved was the show, the spectacle, the opportunity for self-expression.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of spectacle
Noun
  • Since then, flamboyances of flamingos—the collective noun for the birds—have competed with oranges to symbolize the state.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2026
  • These flourishes, recalling New York’s Jazz Age flamboyance, give the vast interior its fizz — and will inevitably have value engineers salivating to trim, slice, and simplify.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 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
  • The rear fenders are muscular without being bulky, and the tail has a clean, modern appearance that avoids excessive ornamentation.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Scenes from the Old and New Testaments unfold across its length, set within an elaborate decorative scheme inspired by Roman ornamentation.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.
    — Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
  • On Monday, June 29, multiple trucks were spotted outside the famous arena with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations inside.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 July 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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