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something that is of low quality but that many people find amusing and enjoyable
The restaurant is decorated with 1950s furniture and kitsch from old TV shows.
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Recent Examples of kitsch
Marie Lodi, Allure, 29 Mar. 2025
The results were extremely kitsch and colorful renderings of ancient palaces.
—Eric Wilson, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The structure was drafted by a stage designer before being realized by an architect, a choice that’s reflected in some of its fanciful elements (some of which contemporary architects dismissed as kitsch) like frescoes, Romanesque arches, Gothic delicacy and whiffs of Art Nouveau foreshadowing.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The ride, which takes young kids and their parents on a short journey through a storybook land and a glowing, fluorescent tunnel, has long been a fun exercise in kitsch (and a welcome respite for parents and grandparents chasing kids around).
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Martell adds that the popularity of these designs might simply be an algorithmic side effect of engaging with mid-century kitsch content on your social media.
—Marie Lodi, Allure, 29 Mar. 2025
The results were extremely kitsch and colorful renderings of ancient palaces.
—Eric Wilson, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The structure was drafted by a stage designer before being realized by an architect, a choice that’s reflected in some of its fanciful elements (some of which contemporary architects dismissed as kitsch) like frescoes, Romanesque arches, Gothic delicacy and whiffs of Art Nouveau foreshadowing.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The ride, which takes young kids and their parents on a short journey through a storybook land and a glowing, fluorescent tunnel, has long been a fun exercise in kitsch (and a welcome respite for parents and grandparents chasing kids around).
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitsch
Noun
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Sprinkle with cheese, cover, and cook 5 minutes longer until cheese has melted and rice is tender.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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At Santa Ana’s new Le Hut Dinette, the latest project from San Juan Capistrano’s Heritage Barbecue, seven-day pastrami slides into gooey melty sandwiches and brisket goes into piles of chili cheese fries.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As a result of these reentries, however, the amount of space junk burning up in the upper layers of the atmosphere is increasing, which worries some atmospheric scientists.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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What about that wily junk dealer, or the creepy cemetery?—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The category is maximalist midcentury glam, the glittering chlorine water sparkling through eBay Prada shades, a hotel with a garish lobby and a good X% off deal.—
JD Shadel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Its fingerprint-resistant finish and seamless construction offer a clean, almost architectural presence—no clunky plastic, no garish branding, just elegant utility.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Among the debris were bricks, tins of paint, stones, and other assorted rubbish.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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The effort has so far transformed more than 10 tons of flowers from would-be rubbish into fragrant souvenirs.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At every step, he's been able to invest some money into other people's good ideas and then cash out—literally and figuratively—with more money and a gaudier reputation, despite contributing very little.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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What was outside of David after that challenge was a big, gaudy immunity necklace, something Cedrek certainly could have used considering his fate later that night.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fruit flies will also target places where food is disposed of, like your trash bins or drains.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Because of their risk of catching fire, lithium-ion batteries cannot be thrown out in the trash, curbside bins, or even battery recycling boxes.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But our concern is not with tawdry tales of Ferraris, Rolexes, and ball gowns.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The rescue of the redevelopment of the tawdry Coliseum site, the city’s third-rate convention center at Columbus Circle, is a stunning example of his skill at design and communication.—
Ed Wallace,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of modern Pakistan, came to lead the camp while advocating this view.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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The guide showcases all the programs and events being offered by the district this summer, including camps, trips and special events like Concerts in Your Park, fireworks shows and outdoor movie nights.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Kitsch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kitsch. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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