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adjective

Definition of razzle-dazzlenext
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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razzle-dazzle

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noun

as in dazzle

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Recent Examples of razzle-dazzle
Noun
A bit of psychedelia, a cache of trumpets and a dollop of cheesy razzle-dazzle (The Beatles starred in a TV movie of the same name). — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The biggest razzle-dazzle night of the year for high school musical theater programs in the Charlotte region unfolded Sunday at Belk Theater in uptown with the 13th annual Blumey Awards from Blumenthal Arts. — Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026 Over three short days, from Monday morning to Wednesday night, eight companies will razzle-dazzle advertisers in a reassuringly familiar set of theaters across Manhattan. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 May 2026 In 2001, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake added some razzle-dazzle to their denim-heavy American Music Awards with diamonds and chains. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for razzle-dazzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzle-dazzle
  1. loud
  2. dazzle
  3. noisy
  4. pageantry
  5. flashy
  6. spectacle
  7. glitzy
  8. fanfare
Adjective
  • An oscillating dub siren sounds against the chime of a triangle and crackling waves pitched to loud white noise.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This minimalist moment feels more crucial to the show than any of the louder, flashier stuff that happens later this episode.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of loud
Noun
  • Per the authors, this is the first empirical evidence for motion dazzle effects produced by butterfly wings.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Gold jewelry that flashed its minor dazzle, its subtle good taste.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of dazzle
Adjective
  • Avoid rows near galleys and lavatories, which tend to be noisy and bright.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026
  • It’s typically done by helicopters, which are costly, noisy, and polluting.
    — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of noisy
Noun
  • This theatrical strategy mirrors the pageantry of the French Revolution, where wearing classic Greek and Roman costumes represented political expression and defiance.
    — Sarah Gidick, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Upsets, near-upsets and general wackiness; pageantry, pride and good old-fashioned heartbreak.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of pageantry
Adjective
  • The Pearls aren’t poor, but they’re burdened by expenses and tantalized by comforts just out of reach, especially now that their sons’ heads have been turned by Gary’s flashy success.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • There’s a 25-meter pool alongside a sauna and relaxation areas that lean into quiet minimalism rather than flashy wellness theatrics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of flashy
Noun
  • Depp claimed the article damaged his reputation and career; both parties argued the other was the aggressor through the grueling six-week spectacle.
    — J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This year's promises to be even grander, as 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the spectacle, which started in 1924 (though it wasn’t held from 1942 to 1944 because parade materials were reserved for wartime efforts).
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of spectacle
Adjective
  • Making her debut at the annual Los Angeles event to fundraise for the museum, the beauty mogul joined a starry crowd embracing all things glitzy and gloriously extravagant.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
  • That was long before the glitzy resorts opened on the motu coral sand islets surrounding the central island, with their tentacles of overwater bungalows stretching into the lagoon.
    — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of glitzy
Noun
  • From underdog to frontrunner Becerra first entered the governor’s race last year with little fanfare.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Something could come together quietly through a helpful conversation, a small favor, or someone giving you useful information without much fanfare.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of fanfare

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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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