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Recent Examples of kitschy
And did something funny and kitschy and campy, but also poignant?
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Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
These Heart Faux Fur Earmuffs from Urban Outfitters bring kitschy vibes to winter style and are only $25.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
The frame is Japanese beech, making for a high-quality base that looks playful without leaning kitschy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Tiki-Ti — Los Angeles, California Arguably one of the best dive bars in the Golden State, the 20-seat Tiki-Ti was founded in 1961 by Filipino immigrant Ray Buhen and is known for its intimate atmosphere, classic rum cocktails and kitschy decor.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Her charming, kitschy faces with big smiles and vibrant colors are reminiscent of the 1920s paper-mache icons that defined a simpler time.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
And those Berger hallmarks are certainly on display in the new one, a drama about a dandy named Lord Doyle, a down-and-out con man and gambling addict on the brink of a breakdown in the kitschy gaming hub of Macau.
—Glenn Whipp, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Backstage Lounge is a speakeasy best known for its craft cocktails and kitschy pop-ups like its Christmas in July event.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Their aesthetic is kitschy and quirky.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
These Heart Faux Fur Earmuffs from Urban Outfitters bring kitschy vibes to winter style and are only $25.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
The frame is Japanese beech, making for a high-quality base that looks playful without leaning kitschy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Tiki-Ti — Los Angeles, California Arguably one of the best dive bars in the Golden State, the 20-seat Tiki-Ti was founded in 1961 by Filipino immigrant Ray Buhen and is known for its intimate atmosphere, classic rum cocktails and kitschy decor.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Her charming, kitschy faces with big smiles and vibrant colors are reminiscent of the 1920s paper-mache icons that defined a simpler time.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
And those Berger hallmarks are certainly on display in the new one, a drama about a dandy named Lord Doyle, a down-and-out con man and gambling addict on the brink of a breakdown in the kitschy gaming hub of Macau.
—Glenn Whipp, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Backstage Lounge is a speakeasy best known for its craft cocktails and kitschy pop-ups like its Christmas in July event.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Their aesthetic is kitschy and quirky.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitschy
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The Packers are leaving plenty of meat on the bone despite that gaudy scoring number, however, and that’s a fault of the head coach and the players.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Her gaudy sales numbers mirror her Eras Tour live statistics, which were similarly Barry-Bonds-on-steroids margins beyond other successful stadium artists.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This has translated into freakishly unstable songs that spin from garish wubs and witch folk to lullaby-like purrs.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Hedda is nothing if not a showcase for both the star and her director Nia DaCosta, with the latter setting the drama in 1950s English high society and giving everything a garish, gloriously over-the-top aesthetic that suggests Downton Abbey via Baz Luhrmann.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The emails were the last straw for the House of Windsor after years of tawdry headlines about Andrew’s dodgy friends and suspicious business deals.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Those are the experiences, people say, that built the man's character, not the tawdry details of one moment in time.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
15 Oct. 2025
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For both, the team is working from its Paris office to qualify for the full French tax rebate, crafting visual effects designed to be seamless rather than showy.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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With white spring blooms, showy bark, edible purple-red berries, and great autumn color, this plant offers year-round interest.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Sheffield, 38, celebrated Tuesday night with hundreds of friends, family and supporters at a glitzy event at the MGM Grand Detroit.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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For example, Swan Lake, created with Jacki Apple, combines a film noir murder trope with the glitzy alluring language of high-end advertising.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This local ordinance is part of a set of rules within the Sedona Land Development Code created to preserve Sedona's natural beauty and keep the landscape from being overwhelmed by flashy colors.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meet OpenAI’s Greg Brockman While Sam Altman is OpenAI’s flashy, globetrotting CEO, president Greg Brockman has emerged as its savvy operator.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Naturally, the primary suite was equipped with a massive boutique-style dressing room to accommodate John’s ostentatious wardrobe.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Design-wise, the Vanguard glasses are a little too ostentatious for everyday wear, and they're not even offered with prescription lenses (unlike the HSTN glasses), but athletes will appreciate them for outdoor sports like beach volleyball, cycling, and running.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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So ranked-choice voting was implemented as a stop-loss remedy — a move to camouflage the practices of an industry devoted to meretricious, often nihilistic entertainments.—
Armond White,
National Review,
27 June 2025
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These meretricious narratives play well throughout the Global South.—
Michael Miklaucic,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Kitschy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kitschy. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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