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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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the company's cafeteria had been glitzed up for the holiday party
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Recent Examples of glitz
Bailey Richards, People.com, 6 May 2025
This quieter stretch of coastline, halfway between Cannes and St. Tropez, trades glitz for understated natural beauty.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
Commercial flight was historically a profession that opened doors to the world for women workers, especially as it was associated with globe-trotting glitz.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 June 2025
Amid the glitz and glamor of the Cote d’Azur, Movistar Plus+’s commitment to original film will be welcome news in Spain and beyond.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 May 2025
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Noun
On Monday, May 5, the supermodel, 51, returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in style, hitting the red carpet in a Vetements gown, adding extra glitz with diamond jewels.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 6 May 2025
This quieter stretch of coastline, halfway between Cannes and St. Tropez, trades glitz for understated natural beauty.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
Commercial flight was historically a profession that opened doors to the world for women workers, especially as it was associated with globe-trotting glitz.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 June 2025
Amid the glitz and glamor of the Cote d’Azur, Movistar Plus+’s commitment to original film will be welcome news in Spain and beyond.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitz
Noun
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Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center opens with some pomp, much circumstance LA JOLLA — Hello, Conrad!—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Held between June 12 to 15, 2025, this under-the-radar island will once again play host to the Cyclades Cup, a superyacht regatta that trades pomp and fanfare for pure sailing pedigree.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The 10-screen theater at the Village at San Antonio Center is decorated with robot toys, a wall of movie posters featuring robots and even has Dumbots, an upstairs lounge with a name inspired by some of the less-intelligent bots in movie history.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
21 June 2025
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The nymphs look like large black ticks decorated with white spots.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
18 June 2025
Noun
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San Francisco’s newest dining series, The Radiant Table, is introducing a more elevated take on immersive dining—one that centers chefs and cuisine rather than spectacle.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Gliding through these vibrant waterways reveals a colorful spectacle, particularly at sunrise, when the market is most active with locals.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 June 2025
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The living quarters center around a cloister courtyard that is lined with dramatic arched colonnades and adorned with a stone wishing well.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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In the new version, groups that don’t opt in to the settlement would still have the right to sue members of the wealthy family whose name once adorned museum galleries around the world and programs at several prestigious U.S. universities.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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In a sport reputed for its flamboyance, Malinin speaks the non-verbal language of charisma.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their taboo-breaking flamboyance — including playful moments on stage, sometimes even kissing each other on screen as a symbol of their camaraderie — adds a theatrical flair to their shows that captivates.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As high heels become less of a requisite in certain arenas, the Cannes red carpet — whose ostentation is rivaled only by the Met Gala or the Oscars — is something of a final frontier.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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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,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Along with a glimmering Christmas display of ornaments and decorations, the Guamans have collections of garden and holiday gnomes.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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For some, July 4th gatherings focus on fireworks, games, and decorations.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
16 June 2025
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“Glitz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitz. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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