as in loud
excessively showy
the razzle-dazzle floor show is simply further evidence that Las Vegas doesn't go in for understatement
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Recent Examples of razzle-dazzle
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
Wear it on your head, as a belt, or anywhere that needs a little extra razzle-dazzle.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 26 May 2025
This upfront also definitely lacked the razzle-dazzle and star power of years past.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
Every summer across the USA, companies come together to present classic plays, world premiere operas, and razzle-dazzle musicals to diverse audiences.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
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Adjective
Yet, even that closing portion left plenty to be desired, since the low-key ending felt pretty anticlimactic compared to the razzle-dazzle from earlier in the evening.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
Wear it on your head, as a belt, or anywhere that needs a little extra razzle-dazzle.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 26 May 2025
This upfront also definitely lacked the razzle-dazzle and star power of years past.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
Every summer across the USA, companies come together to present classic plays, world premiere operas, and razzle-dazzle musicals to diverse audiences.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for razzle-dazzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzle-dazzle
Adjective
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This discourse only got louder during minicamp when he was called out for his physical appearance and route running.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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As Anisimova kept making things close again, and the crowd kept getting loud, Sabalenka reminded herself to focus on herself.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Joan and Luke had a love that was all fireworks and sexy dazzle; after Luke died, Joan married Larry, who was all ordinary-guy solidity.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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The iPhone Air, on the other hand, has a bit more dazzle to it and represents the first major new design for Apple's flagship product since the iPhone X in 2017 .—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Just a 10-minute stroll from the city center, the elevation affords something akin to a retreat; Bolaño feels spirited away from the noisy streets, surrounded instead by humming cicadas and chirping birds.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the vast and noisy Southern Ocean, such predictability may be the key to helping rivals or potential mates recognize an individual voice across miles of ice and water.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The parade was a grand spectacle, but what was on display took it far beyond pageantry.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, Singleton told Newsweek that parade pageantry won't solve the PLA's problems, including corruption, leadership purges, strained campaign logistics, and weak command and control.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the end of the flashy Peak TV era, Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television Group chair and chief creative officer, sees green shoots signaling a hopeful recovery for the global TV business.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Only after making a flashy hit at the edge of the screen and launching the enemy into an entirely different part of the stage will the first ally become available.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect spectacle, but also a story about claiming identity and embracing power.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Topline After a quiet 2025 for comets, skywatchers may soon get a very special naked-eye spectacle in the shape of Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Heading to the glitzy Canadian city for the Toronto International Film Festival?—
Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But rather than overwhelm the property, these additions have enlivened it, drawing a broader crowd to its idyllic grounds and helping a younger generation connect with the island’s slower rhythms, far from its glitzy beach clubs.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There's fanfare and unique vendors at every corner, so embrace the journey and be kind to others while shopping, both vendors and other shoppers.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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The former San Francisco 49ers executive was appointed without any fanfare as chief strategy officer and then became managing director in April, ahead of chief executive Angus Kinnear’s departure.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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