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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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Noun
This was a week for razzle-dazzle in late night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for razzle-dazzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzle-dazzle
Adjective
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While the first two seasons often presented Lestat through structured tailoring and muted palettes, Season 3 arrives in a much louder world.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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They were all met with loud cheers on this Juneteenth evening.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
20 June 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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With the spin-off and FDX adopting a new fiscal calendar, Wells cautioned that next week's earnings report could be noisy.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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With the scramble to build data centers and their voracious appetite for electricity, many centers are building their own noisy, off-grid, diesel- or gas-fired power plants.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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In the British social calendar, no event quite matches the prestige, pageantry and formal dress protocols of Royal Ascot.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Yet the lasting image of Trooping pageantry was not one of absence.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Control Resonant also takes a page from Kingdom Hearts' playbook with flashy finishers.—
George Yang,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
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The party essentially moves from the flashy club interior to the moody parking lot post-up after the bouncers clear each section.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Earlier this month, another Tennessee highway became the stage for an accidental spectacle when a brake fire on a trailer hauling fireworks ignited its cargo, causing bursts of colorful explosions on Interstate 75 near Chattanooga.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Before his first full professional season, which began in the minors, a Caglianone batting practice session in spring training could turn into a spectacle.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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The Idaho Potato Drop has drawn attention for its unique alternative to the glitzy New York City ball that drops at midnight.—
Joshua Dougherty,
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
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Zendaya showed off her glitzy ring stack on Monday, June 22.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Noun
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United States Women’s National Team attacker Ally Sentnor came to the Kansas City Current in August with much hype and fanfare.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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That disappointing performance has intensified scrutiny on first-year manager Tony Vitello, who made the jump from the college ranks amid considerable fanfare but without any major-league experience of any kind.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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