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
Michael Jackson’s son Prince and his siblings La Toya, Jackie, and Jermaine attended the glitzy premiere for Michael, which features a breakout performance by his nephew Jaafar.
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Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Paramount wasted no time showing off the Stranger Things creators in the studio’s glitzy, big-budget mini-movie celebrating its movie history and looking at the future.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Expect glitzy bars and eateries, often with tray ceilings that light up in beautiful hues at nightfall.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The glitzy fundraiser, which supports the organization’s biomedical research program, always comes at the tail end of the Cannes Film Festival.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Yet within a year of its spring 2025 opening—and just the second for the brand—the 240-room Siro Boka Place has established itself as a center of gravity within the glitzy area.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made a rare appearance at a glitzy Hollywood party last night.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Less glitzy, but nonetheless valuable is what Wax Poetics offers its audience.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
The funny man follows in a long line of SNL cast members to break out of the series with major roles in films and series, from Bowen Yang's glitzy supporting part in Wicked to Sarah Sherman starring in not one, not two, but three films this year.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Paramount wasted no time showing off the Stranger Things creators in the studio’s glitzy, big-budget mini-movie celebrating its movie history and looking at the future.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Expect glitzy bars and eateries, often with tray ceilings that light up in beautiful hues at nightfall.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The glitzy fundraiser, which supports the organization’s biomedical research program, always comes at the tail end of the Cannes Film Festival.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Yet within a year of its spring 2025 opening—and just the second for the brand—the 240-room Siro Boka Place has established itself as a center of gravity within the glitzy area.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made a rare appearance at a glitzy Hollywood party last night.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Less glitzy, but nonetheless valuable is what Wax Poetics offers its audience.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
The funny man follows in a long line of SNL cast members to break out of the series with major roles in films and series, from Bowen Yang's glitzy supporting part in Wicked to Sarah Sherman starring in not one, not two, but three films this year.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitzy
Adjective
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What follows is a crescendo of bloody madness, including a gruesome toenail cutting scene that shouldn’t be viewed while eating, a grandma being eaten alive by a pack of coyotes and a truly bonkers wake that erupts into laugh-out-loud violence thanks to a pair of dentures.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Devotees love how the aluminum walls and constant but surprisingly not-too-loud ventilation keep the air inside fresh, as does a charcoal filter designed to absorb airborne impurities that can creep into bottles through their corks or caps.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Step back from a noisy group chat to do something relaxing, because quiet helps practical insights rise.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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These travel résumés detail everything from a client’s board positions to whether they’re accompanied by young, noisy children or less-disruptive older teens.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Both these cousins grow to a comparable size and shape about 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, and combine gaudy spring flowers with scarlet and crimson fall foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The neighbors of the Highland Park mansion once owned by MJ now have flexed their muscle not once but twice at proposals to repurpose the gaudy property for something other than a one-family occupier living therein.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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China has made robotics a national priority, but despite flashy events like the half marathon, the country’s software still lags behind the US’, analysts said.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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Restricted footwear, like big boots, or flashy styles with tons of metal hardware are often flagged and asked to be removed.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Defined by its metallic hardware, ornate embroidery and often shrunken fit, the jacket added romance and opulence to the season.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The coloring and low profile on this design still feels neutral while adding a little visual interest with the ornate patterning.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Out front was a parked Jeep that had been decorated in garish camouflage and emblazoned with the grinning face of a man who went by Lawyer Don.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Titaníque lets his inner clown soar, in drag yet, and with garish make-up just this side of Baby Jane Hudson and a mouth as foul as any David Mamet character.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Glitzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitzy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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