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
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Lead actress nominees Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley, and Rose Byrne delivered plenty of razzle-dazzle in gowns that featured showstopping details like intricate beading, shiny silks, and dark florals.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
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
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Noun
But King felt the musical alone wouldn’t bring enough razzle-dazzle to sustain a season.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Lead actress nominees Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley, and Rose Byrne delivered plenty of razzle-dazzle in gowns that featured showstopping details like intricate beading, shiny silks, and dark florals.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzle-dazzle
Adjective
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The style is quintessential Deborah—strong, bold, a little loud, yet classy.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Baoase is also transporting, as any memorable hotel should be, with a strong Asian-esque design that includes ubiquitous Balinese Hindu statues, idols, and sculptures, and a reliance on simplicity over dazzle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The embellished design features an array of glittery gems and ombré crystals scattered across the slim straps, giving the shoes a jewel-like shine and more of a show girl-worthy dazzle.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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This era of Jane Remover—the music, which mainlines the noisiest impulses of SounDC, the discourse—is brasher and more acidic than ever.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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His load can get a bit noisy, featuring a moderate leg kick and a slight bat wrap, but Ballinger operates with rhythm and consistently gets the barrel on the baseball.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The Calendimaggio festival, held each May, fills the town with medieval pageantry and music, while various religious feasts throughout the year bring color and tradition to the piazzas.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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From sunrise until the race ended, the pageantry, the competition, the closeness, never seen before.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The company says the robot must build a long-term connection rather than offer a flashy demo.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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To see her teammates Jordan Woolery keep flaunting her flashy slash line and Taylor Tinsley sharpening her wicked arsenal of pitches.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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In fact, in a time when artificial intelligence imperils the livelihoods – and lives – of laborers across economic classes, sumptuous spectacle can be an act of resistance in its own right.—
Eileen G'Sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Every four years, soccer fans around the globe go berserk over the World Cup, but in host cities like Los Angeles, the worldwide spectacle feels bittersweet and financially out of reach.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The collaboration—which is just the latest between the automaker and the studio’s parent company, Disney—is meant to be more than just a glitzy marketing ploy.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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This glitzy new take comes from a trio — Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen providing the music and Kait Kerrigan the book — who largely follow the main beats of the novel.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Both Jacobson and Dillabough see plenty of upside with The Fay, which opened with great fanfare in 2024 but ran into financial woes in 2025 that eventually led to the foreclosure.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Pixelbooks launched with considerable fanfare and quietly exited the market in 2022.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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