as in glitter
something attractive but lacking in substance
a book that examines popular fame and finds it to be very disposable tinsel
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Recent Examples of tinsel
Mariah Carey isn't ready to put away her tinsel!
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Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Remove all ornaments, tinsel, garland and plastic or metal stands.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Gold or silver tree tinsel adds a party-ready touch to a classic green Christmas tree.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The silver garment featured corset stitching from the chest to the hips, with black tinsel separating the top of the gown from the skirt.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
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Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Remove all ornaments, tinsel, garland and plastic or metal stands.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Gold or silver tree tinsel adds a party-ready touch to a classic green Christmas tree.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The silver garment featured corset stitching from the chest to the hips, with black tinsel separating the top of the gown from the skirt.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tinsel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinsel
Noun
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The glitter heart design features durable, flake-free glitter that doesn’t rub off or leave behind a trail.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Attendees can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, glitter tattoos and more.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The shop will feature customizable mini donuts topped with drizzles and flavors such as cotton candy, chocolate chip pancake and strawberry shortcake.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Relax by the grand fireplace overlooking the mountainside as you’re delivered triers of sweet pastries and chocolate treats, savory salmon toasts, lobster rolls, and more while Artisanal high chocolate is poured over fluffy cotton candy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Tinsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinsel. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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