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
Leo made a one-day trip to the glitzy enclave, becoming the first pope to visit since Pope Paul III came in 1538.
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CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
While Netflix’s involvement in baseball no doubt raises the profile and potential reach of the game on a national and international basis, and those are positives, the streamer’s habit of making a glitzy spectacle out of things may not work so well here.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
In the film, Tess (Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee) are train stewardesses who work aboard the glitzy Glamazonian Express.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
An Alice + Olivia glitzy denim miniskirt here, a KidSuper floral pantsuit there, with each outfit paired with custom acrylics.
—Jordan Robinson, SELF, 19 Mar. 2026
And that’s Dublin’s story today mostly, all tarted up with lots of glitzy hip places; Thai and Asian-fusion restaurants and all the rest.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
After that, IndyCar has become a poor man’s version of the glitzy, sexy Formula One, which now features three races in the United States, the most of any nation on its circuit.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
The glitzy trio is set in a platinum mount for an additional touch of elegance, per the Cartier website.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Theirs is also a glitzy matchup that cuts across fashion, sports business and cultural resonance.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
While Netflix’s involvement in baseball no doubt raises the profile and potential reach of the game on a national and international basis, and those are positives, the streamer’s habit of making a glitzy spectacle out of things may not work so well here.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
In the film, Tess (Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee) are train stewardesses who work aboard the glitzy Glamazonian Express.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
An Alice + Olivia glitzy denim miniskirt here, a KidSuper floral pantsuit there, with each outfit paired with custom acrylics.
—Jordan Robinson, SELF, 19 Mar. 2026
And that’s Dublin’s story today mostly, all tarted up with lots of glitzy hip places; Thai and Asian-fusion restaurants and all the rest.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
After that, IndyCar has become a poor man’s version of the glitzy, sexy Formula One, which now features three races in the United States, the most of any nation on its circuit.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
The glitzy trio is set in a platinum mount for an additional touch of elegance, per the Cartier website.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Theirs is also a glitzy matchup that cuts across fashion, sports business and cultural resonance.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitzy
Adjective
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After a steal and dunk by Reed put UConn back up by six, Huskies coach Dan Hurley began waving his arms wildly at the fans behind his bench, exhorting them to be louder.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In order to make sure horses keep their cool among loud, unpredictable crowds, officers do desensitization training with speakers, sirens, inflatable tube men, kazoos, fireworks, flags and all manner of annoyances.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The experience of Gando will also enrich a timber day-care center now going up on a noisy street in Munich.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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Greg Bovino, Border Patrol’s former commander at large, with the big coat that definitely does not give off a Nazi vibe, got one of the noisiest, rock-star receptions at CPAC when he was brought on stage by podcaster Benny Johnson.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The coin, which breaks with the country’s longstanding tradition of not featuring a living person on its currency, joins a swiftly growing list of other Trumpian imprints on arts and culture, including architectural choices deemed gaudy and garish by experts and laypeople alike.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Racers live up to their name with fast pace and gaudy point totals.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Not everyone in the AI policy world thought the flashy, expensive events were worth the time.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Versace became the unofficial uniform at nightclubs—skin-tight minidresses for her, flashy silk shirts for him—and sales at the brand’s boutique in nearby Bal Harbour soared.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One of the museum’s most celebrated exhibits is the priceless Trà Kiệu Pedestal, a huge, ornate altar featuring symbolic images such as Apsara dancers.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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The ornate cornice on the top of the building also collapsed.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This can be thrown over any outfit or paired with full outdoor gear, depending on your plans, and avoids looking too garish or sporty.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Despite nods to the Disney brand, the interiors are far from garish, with elegant fittings and subtle artwork throughout the ship.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Glitzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitzy. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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