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Recent Examples of kitschy
America’s kitschy Stonehenge — six, 19-foot tall slabs of granite in a cow pasture in Elbert County once thought to be harmless, but transformed into a magnet for conspiracy theories and political extremism.
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Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
They are sometimes fully clothed, sometimes less so—bare-breasted and bare-bottomed, coquettishly posed, festooned with kitschy props—unabashedly immodest in every sense of the word.
—Bryan Barcena, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The Dana Point Harbor is home to many shops ranging from kitschy souvenir spots to cute clothing boutiques.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Here's how to keep your kitschy rings and trendy fashion pieces looking fabulous.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
The kitschy—albeit beloved—Pirate Island Miniature Golf is also a short stroll away.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
At least Stijn Verhoeven and Ewa Mroczkowska’s nuanced production design for the interiors, including bourgeois homes full of kitschy knick-knacks, anonymous office spaces and frigidly austere villas, tell a story of their own about the material culture of the era.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Remarkably, a house that might have descended into kitschy pastiche never does.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Deadwood has so much kitschy history to love.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
They are sometimes fully clothed, sometimes less so—bare-breasted and bare-bottomed, coquettishly posed, festooned with kitschy props—unabashedly immodest in every sense of the word.
—Bryan Barcena, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The Dana Point Harbor is home to many shops ranging from kitschy souvenir spots to cute clothing boutiques.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Here's how to keep your kitschy rings and trendy fashion pieces looking fabulous.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
The kitschy—albeit beloved—Pirate Island Miniature Golf is also a short stroll away.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
At least Stijn Verhoeven and Ewa Mroczkowska’s nuanced production design for the interiors, including bourgeois homes full of kitschy knick-knacks, anonymous office spaces and frigidly austere villas, tell a story of their own about the material culture of the era.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Remarkably, a house that might have descended into kitschy pastiche never does.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Deadwood has so much kitschy history to love.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitschy
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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
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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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Shane, whose run in All Out at the Nederlander Theater ends March 8, took some time to show Condé Nast Traveler some of his favorite Manhattan haunts—from a five-star hotel to a tawdry nightclub to the first brow aesthetician that put him at ease.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Mar. 2026
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Recovery has scarcely begun, but insult is being added to fire victims’ injuries as local officials — especially Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass — engage in a tawdry game of finger-pointing.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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Pick one showy trailer, like this orange ‘Bossa Nova’ begonia, and then build up around it.—
Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Geraniums' colorful blooms and the striking leaves and showy flowers of the canna lily are easy to care for and beautiful.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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The actor himself handpicked the decidedly glitzy trio from the archives to accentuate Ken’s bold persona and flashy style.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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Set to a jazzy score and shot on the streets, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is filled with life, though not in an ostentatious, masquerading way.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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In fact, director William Wyler’s 1939 Hollywood adaptation — with its ostentatious outfits and romantic focus — feels like a better companion piece than the original literary source material.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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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 12 Mar. 2026.
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