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tinsel

noun

ˈtin(t)-səl

Definition of tinsel

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 Hair tinsel is also offered, and everyone leaves with a swag bag. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026 The pale hue of her towering hairdo made the perfect complement to her bold gown—a Kevin Germanier Spring 2026 Couture design, which looked as if it were covered in colorful tufts of tinsel. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 May 2026 The Star Wars room featured a backdrop from the film, silver tinsel, various balloons shaped like planets and the sun, and lightsabers, the outlet reported. — Staff Author, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 The center houses hundreds of manufacturers that contribute to the country's vast production of the world's artificial trees, tinsel, ornaments and other decorations. — Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tinsel

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The shoes are complete with the luxury footwear designer’s signature Stardust sole, which is a shimmering bottom finish created by embedding fine micro-glitter, crystal dust and shimmering particles directly into the leather sole of the shoes.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Sprinkled across her nose and cheeks were gold glitter freckles that Swift’s fans couldn’t get their hands on fast enough.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

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Dessert consisted of cotton candy by La Belle Delight Catering Service, a dessert bar from SugarRush Studios, with custom pictures of the twins on select items, and birthday cakes from Special Cakes LA.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Holding cotton candy in one hand, Rani—whom Hudson shares with fiancé Danny Fujikawa—topped her long golden blonde hair with a cream cowboy hat that was embellished with her name and an illustration of a rose.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026

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