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Recent Examples of kitschy
Backstage Lounge is a speakeasy best known for its craft cocktails and kitschy pop-ups like its Christmas in July event.
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Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Their aesthetic is kitschy and quirky.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Located on the fifth floor of the brutalist building, the kitschy space is blanketed over in pistachio and deep violet, evoking cinematic intrigue.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Here’s a gift that any kitschy design lover would appreciate.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
The kitschy, goofy ‘choose your fighter’ type stuff needs to stop.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
This delightfully kitschy spot has been charming families and dinosaur enthusiasts since the 1960s.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
An abundance of kitschy wall decorations (fuzzy dice, fake flowers, party streamers) gleamed under flashing lights, casting the room in lurid shades of pink and green.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
From the clattering dishes, to the kitschy decor, to staple breakfast fare, to a barebones website, the OPH harks back to diners of old.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Their aesthetic is kitschy and quirky.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Located on the fifth floor of the brutalist building, the kitschy space is blanketed over in pistachio and deep violet, evoking cinematic intrigue.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Here’s a gift that any kitschy design lover would appreciate.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
The kitschy, goofy ‘choose your fighter’ type stuff needs to stop.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
This delightfully kitschy spot has been charming families and dinosaur enthusiasts since the 1960s.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
An abundance of kitschy wall decorations (fuzzy dice, fake flowers, party streamers) gleamed under flashing lights, casting the room in lurid shades of pink and green.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
From the clattering dishes, to the kitschy decor, to staple breakfast fare, to a barebones website, the OPH harks back to diners of old.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitschy
Adjective
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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
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The Panthers have allowed opposing quarterbacks to play well outside of the Falcons’ Michael Penix in Week 3, but even then, the opposing QBs’ numbers haven’t been all that gaudy.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Someone had once painted the walls a garish ’90s red.—
Diana Hubbell,
Saveur,
16 Oct. 2025
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Following the design ethos that more is always more, Mansory was founded in 1989 by Iranian tuner Kourosh Mansory, offering outlandish and garish modifications to comely and well-regarded models of Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Ferrari, Bugatti, and Mercedes, among others.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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For once in your tawdry, obese life, do the right thing.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Some of the settings are extremely well chosen and designed, particularly the tawdry Taco Hut law offices (in contrast to the chic modernity of the Tinsley Britt workplace) and a dingy seaside diner where people keep having meetings.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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As is customary, Danielle got the showier instrumental bits of the night, going from playing some serious fuzz guitar to the mid-show segment that has her kicking it on drums.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Both actresses are terrific — bringing depth to the film’s high-concept logline — and Sarandon does arguably have the showier part, as the older woman who doesn’t think this young, fabulous creature is worthy of taking care of her children.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Across her tour and recent headline performances, Carpenter has slipped into glitzy archival Bob Mackie gowns, Versace mini-dresses, and custom Dolce & Gabbana with a western twist.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
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If croc, pony hair and snakeskin aren’t your thing, perhaps this glitzy new Adidas Samba is more suitable.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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OpenAI’s proposition with Sora 2 feels slightly different—more like a flashy proof of concept to showcase the power of its models.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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According to police sources, the Kinahans love driving flashy cars.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The garb is ostentatious for sure and gives out cabana wear vibes, but there's no better time for a skeleton to take a tropical vacation getaway than Halloween, right?—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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There aren’t many obvious or ostentatious signs of wealth, other than a few pristine trucks and SUVs in the courthouse parking lot, and a new community center in Mentone that cost millions and is barely used.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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“Kitschy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kitschy. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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