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
Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Marat Khusnutdinov jumped on for Kastelic and, after some razzle-dazzle, McAvoy sent a backhand pass toward the top of the crease to David Pastrnak for the redirection goal for the 3-2 win.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
In this regard, the makers of some of the year’s most substantial films are reproducing razzle-dazzle strategies that, in recent times, have largely been the province of commerce-striving blockbusters.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
The result is a tribute to Liza’s resilience behind the rhinestones, a documentary that’s equal parts razzle-dazzle and raw humanity.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Less razzle-dazzle and more intention.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Marat Khusnutdinov jumped on for Kastelic and, after some razzle-dazzle, McAvoy sent a backhand pass toward the top of the crease to David Pastrnak for the redirection goal for the 3-2 win.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
In this regard, the makers of some of the year’s most substantial films are reproducing razzle-dazzle strategies that, in recent times, have largely been the province of commerce-striving blockbusters.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
The result is a tribute to Liza’s resilience behind the rhinestones, a documentary that’s equal parts razzle-dazzle and raw humanity.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for razzle-dazzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzle-dazzle
Adjective
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One of the loudest cheers came when Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair was shown on the video board.—
Ian Harrison,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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He was pulled for lefty Tyler Samaniego and walked off the mound to loud boos from the Fenway Park crowd.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The concept of dazzle camouflage as a potential solution brought together research on vision, color theory, and weaponry and military strategy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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King Charles and Queen Camilla are reigning supreme, bringing sparkle, charm, and plenty of dazzle for a glamorous evening at the White House.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But for centuries, Newcastle was a hard-scrabble, noisy, industrial powerhouse.—
Mark Phillips,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Currently, many campers use generators for larger vehicle setups, which can be noisy during the night for nearby tent campers.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Viewers are drawn to the race’s pageantry, history – and money.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But what the Raiders did on Days 2 and 3 — while not as flashy — should be reason for optimism as well.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Besides the rock-bottom fares and add-on fees Spirit Airlines may have been best known for its flying bananas — the flashy yellow planes at South Florida airports.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Noun
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But, even if Church’s propensity to recruit nature for heavy-handed symbolism can seem too much today, something about his work—some combination of thrilling ambition, tact tethered to empiricism, and loving tenderness—continues to magnetize our spectacle-jaded eyes.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The 28-year-old's absence breaks a four-year streak of attending the fashion spectacle dating back to 2022.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The glitzy event, held annually, brings together some of the most powerful people in Washington, and the journalists who cover them.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Released in 2022, the Historiques 222 is a glitzy, modern take on one of the Swiss watchmaker’s retro classics.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bottom line Expect fanfare, expect deliverables on the margins -- purchase commitments or a possible Board of Trade announcement -- and don't expect breakthroughs on the hard issues, experts say.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The changes in the cabin are even less obvious, but aside from a lack of fanfare, there’s very little to complain about.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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