as in loud
excessively showy
I think that rhinestone-studded outfit is a little too glitzy for church
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Recent Examples of glitzy
The actor himself handpicked the decidedly glitzy trio from the archives to accentuate Ken’s bold persona and flashy style.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
The Only Murders in the Building star kept the party going—sartorially speaking—with several glitzy accents that fit the party's theme.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Befitting its glitzy reputation, Sunday morning’s 41st Los Angeles Marathon was packed with even more show-biz moments than usual.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
When the show arrived at the Orpheum last November, it came refreshed and redesigned but glitzy as ever, with the chandelier swinging above and the orchestra swelling below.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
And while China’s humanoid robots are glitzy, many can’t reliably do skilled human tasks.
—Eric Schmidt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
That included 70 drinks that cost more than $20 each at the glitzy cocktail lounge Death & Co.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
For more from inside the glitzy celebration, scroll through our gallery below.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
Kicking off its partnership with Grupo Axo last year with a glitzy party in Mexico City attended by the likes of Shakira, who has her own hair brand stocked at the retailer, Ulta Beauty has now speedily opened a total of nine stores, with more on their way.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
The Only Murders in the Building star kept the party going—sartorially speaking—with several glitzy accents that fit the party's theme.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Befitting its glitzy reputation, Sunday morning’s 41st Los Angeles Marathon was packed with even more show-biz moments than usual.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
When the show arrived at the Orpheum last November, it came refreshed and redesigned but glitzy as ever, with the chandelier swinging above and the orchestra swelling below.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
And while China’s humanoid robots are glitzy, many can’t reliably do skilled human tasks.
—Eric Schmidt, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
That included 70 drinks that cost more than $20 each at the glitzy cocktail lounge Death & Co.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
For more from inside the glitzy celebration, scroll through our gallery below.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
Kicking off its partnership with Grupo Axo last year with a glitzy party in Mexico City attended by the likes of Shakira, who has her own hair brand stocked at the retailer, Ulta Beauty has now speedily opened a total of nine stores, with more on their way.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitzy
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Officers were tasked with combating what officials said was a rise in thefts, people spending money obtained by defrauding the state’s unemployment system and quality of life issues like loud music and the smell of marijuana drifting into stores, according to a 2021 Times investigation.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Buzzer-beaters have begun, the March Madness buzz keeps getting louder, and debates already rage about topics ranging from the top seeds to the NCAA Tournament bubble.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bauder admonished the crowd several times for being too noisy, and police removed a protester who yelled vulgar comments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Anthemic action was giving way to chill mantras, as if to regulate the ever noisier, ever more distracting world.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Details on those roles are still elusive, but the Supernatural gents, who portrayed Sam Winchester and Castiel, are seen now in gaudy button-downs within a massive mansion.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Soto’s stats were even gaudier.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Your 2nd house also supports practical purchases, which is a great reminder to make durable, budget-respectful choices over flashy upgrades.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The gardens, landscaped in both French and English styles, are well kept-after and lush; the rooms feature curved high ceilings and bold washes of paint; the ornate 19th-century furniture is original to the chateau.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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Opting for ornate hardware and rings or adding a trim detail above the window—or to the fabric itself—can also help to give lighter curtains more substance.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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The core story, set in 1961, is shot in black and white, with Gee flashing forward in garish color to 1973, 1979 and 1980 to depict three other deaths that echo LaFaro’s, ending with Evans’ own.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ledger ingeniously plays the Joker as a chaotic force of nature, a scarred and unknowable ghoul clad in clown paint and a garish suit from Demon's Wearhouse.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Glitzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitzy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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