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 Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The promotional video doesn’t show any specifics, just general Vegas razzle-dazzle, but just imagine running into Tom Schwartz by the ice machine.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 12 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere, Goldberg and Griffin's razzle-dazzle of a duet is hardly the first musical production The View has put on amid serious developments.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Jackson seemed to represent the audience’s expectations for a halftime show performer: razzle-dazzle, patriotism, and gratitude to be on such a grand stage.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
There were moments that just had a widescreen B&W image of the live band hovering over the stage that were nearly as compelling as anything in a more razzle-dazzle mode.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The promotional video doesn’t show any specifics, just general Vegas razzle-dazzle, but just imagine running into Tom Schwartz by the ice machine.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 12 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere, Goldberg and Griffin's razzle-dazzle of a duet is hardly the first musical production The View has put on amid serious developments.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Jackson seemed to represent the audience’s expectations for a halftime show performer: razzle-dazzle, patriotism, and gratitude to be on such a grand stage.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzle-dazzle
Adjective
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But due to noise from the venue next door, which was playing loud music amid a competing bar, Bruni bailed even after the musicians were assembled on stage.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Literal flames surrounded the glow, both repelling and drawing you in more, followed by two loud, disorienting thumps.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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While the noisy cicadas are harmless to people and don’t sting or bite, periodical cicadas can be concentrated and very numerous in some spots.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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The Frigidaire delivers in many categories, but the shelf adjustments are limited, the fridge was noisier than average, and the temperature was inconsistent, leading to frozen items in the refrigerated section.—
Alice Knisley Matthias,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Here’s coverage of today’s horse races, the historic event’s pageantry, fashion and hats, and views from the fans.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
18 May 2025
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The pageantry and the tradition The main-stage campus commencement gatherings at Alumni Park, which began about 75 years ago, weren’t short on pageantry and old-world tradition going back decades.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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Amid the classic, flashy film and television premieres this week at SXSW, the festival also offered a forum for burgeoning creators to showcase their work in the Independent TV Pilot Program.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nearly seven years since her last US tour, Shakira and her famous hips returned with a massive spectacle.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The congressman sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, accusing him of prioritizing personal spectacle and showing admiration for authoritarian leaders.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Stripe, now worth $70 billion, quietly built their payment infrastructure with minimal public fanfare.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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And with a Cannes Film Festival premiere, the franchise’s farewell is set for plenty of fanfare — in contrast to the way its seventh movie, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, was stunted by the almost simultaneous Barbenheimer phenomenon two years ago.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Not everyone wants a stark, futuristic space box drowning in gaudy RGB lighting.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The power numbers haven’t been gaudy for either, but the core infielders are hitting the ball hard.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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But Fraser retains her cocked eyebrow, ever aware that the pomp is in service of a product for which demand has been calculatingly manufactured.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Behind the numbers and beneath the pomp is Chef Robert Lopez, senior executive chef for Levy and the culinary mind behind one of the most ambitious menus in American sports.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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