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
Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
The Monaco Grand Prix — which is synonymous with glitz, glamour and glory — is building on the legacy and ties TAG Heuer has to the Principality of Monaco.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Now, with the extension sealed, the Miami Grand Prix team has plenty of time to inject even more of Miami’s unique blend of glitz and glamour into its race, and turn itself into one of the biggest weekends on the F1 calendar.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
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
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Noun
Baz Luhrmann’s tale of romance centered amidst glitz, grandeur and colliding classes is the latest in Performing Arts Fort Worth’s Broadway at the Bass Series Presented by PNC Bank.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
The Monaco Grand Prix — which is synonymous with glitz, glamour and glory — is building on the legacy and ties TAG Heuer has to the Principality of Monaco.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Now, with the extension sealed, the Miami Grand Prix team has plenty of time to inject even more of Miami’s unique blend of glitz and glamour into its race, and turn itself into one of the biggest weekends on the F1 calendar.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitz
Noun
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Pomp and pageantry Britain is certainly pulling out the stops for Macron's state visit, which will have all the pomp and pageantry that the country excels at.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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As a showpiece occasion to send England off to the European Championship, there was no shortage of pomp and ceremony in their 7-0 win against Jamaica.—
Nancy Froston,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Her final Instagram post showed a towering pink and white birthday cake decorated with a carousel figurine topper.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Children will decorate their own cardboard bull and parade them around Scoville Park at 800 Lake St.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Only then can future World Cup’s begin to credibly deliver the basics of sustainability and safety, without the drama of sweat, storms, or scandal overshadowing the spectacle.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The quality of November’s war was only magnified in retrospect by the complete lack of substance in that evening’s main event: a snooze-fest spectacle between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Both pieces of the swimsuit were adorned with crystal embellishments.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This is an excellent, strange little book that appeared in 2011 and had a profound impact on me, and apparently on Florence Welch who adorns the cover with a generous quote.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Noun
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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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Their minimalist bottles and containers photograph beautifully, their price points signal exclusivity without screaming ostentation, and their international origins provide cultural cache.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
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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
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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The New York Times was again amazed at the floral decorations.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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For his actions, Brewer, 79, was awarded the Silver Star, the third-highest military decoration.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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“Glitz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitz. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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