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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
The nothing-to-lose Saints called a razzle-dazzle gadget play.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Turns out, the razzle-dazzle of the industry can blind just about anyone.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Select partners who value resilience over razzle-dazzle.
—Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
From super realistic to razzle-dazzle tinsel All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
The nothing-to-lose Saints called a razzle-dazzle gadget play.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Turns out, the razzle-dazzle of the industry can blind just about anyone.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Select partners who value resilience over razzle-dazzle.
—Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for razzle-dazzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzle-dazzle
Adjective
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Officers were tasked with combating what officials said was a rise in thefts, people spending money obtained by defrauding the state’s unemployment system and quality of life issues like loud music and the smell of marijuana drifting into stores, according to a 2021 Times investigation.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Buzzer-beaters have begun, the March Madness buzz keeps getting louder, and debates already rage about topics ranging from the top seeds to the NCAA Tournament bubble.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her Piviano pointed-toe pumps from Jessica Simpson featured a transparent mesh upper covered in rhinestone stripes that gave it a little extra dazzle.—
Tara Larson,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her midi-length skirt kept the dazzle going with crystals running down the front and back of the revealing piece.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bauder admonished the crowd several times for being too noisy, and police removed a protester who yelled vulgar comments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Anthemic action was giving way to chill mantras, as if to regulate the ever noisier, ever more distracting world.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But beneath the pageantry, something unusual was unfolding.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the pageantry’s momentum now seemed to be driving, very fast, to the past.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Noun
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Davosians — heads of state, business leaders, technologists, philanthropists and billionaires — convene alongside spectacle.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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What followed was a spectacle of failure and endangerment.—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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But separately, video surfaced — with little fanfare from the regime in Pyongyang — showing Kim spending a seemingly relaxed afternoon with his daughter Ju Ae, sister Yo Jung, and wife Ri Sul Ju, enjoying the company of some puppies.—
Jen Kwon,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a move that got substantially less fanfare, Payton also promoted Kilgore.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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