glitzed (up)

past tense of glitz (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitzed (up)
Verb
  • The decor reflects the brand’s six pillars, from the deep red carpets to the (seemingly necessary for all whisky brands these days) partially copper walls, which are also decorated with artwork from Sir Peter Blake and David Carson.
    Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Zendaya sported a see-through little black dress decorated with floral embroidery and ruffles, layering it underneath a glittery floor-length coat complete with satin bell sleeves.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • It is adorned with leather armchairs by Oscar Niemeyer, vintage carpets, a midcentury Kalmar glass chandelier, mirrors by Gio Ponti, and a red desk by Carlo Scarpa, resulting in a warm, cozy feel throughout.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 June 2026
  • Charles, then 22, received his Royal Air Force pilot’s license in the presence of his late father Prince Philip, who was also dressed in his RAF uniform adorned with medals.
    Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • And Charlotte, unlike Chicago or San Francisco, didn’t develop a historic LGBTQ neighborhood with rows of gay bars on one street, pride flags draped from the facade of dozens of businesses, or rainbows painted on crosswalks.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
  • On Sunday, the event saw hundreds milling about the convention center with red-on-white patterned scarves — the Shemagh, Jordan’s national headscarf — wrapped around their heads or draped by the hosts across the shoulders of guests as a gift to perfect strangers.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
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“Glitzed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitzed%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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