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
Combine tinsel, faux flowers and greenery, old toys, ribbons, beads, and more to create a colorful, kitschy wreath to spice up your front door, no matter the season.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025
Girls wore their jean shorts, tinsel glittering in hair, and boys donned their basketball shorts, artfully paired with socks and sandals.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Where this year’s first collection celebrates the brilliant clarity of day, autumn embraces the mystery of shadows — think deep shades of black, navy, and charcoal punctuated by glimmers of metallic tinsel.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Twinkling lights adorn the familiar brick walls, tinsel draped across the beer signs.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025
Girls wore their jean shorts, tinsel glittering in hair, and boys donned their basketball shorts, artfully paired with socks and sandals.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Where this year’s first collection celebrates the brilliant clarity of day, autumn embraces the mystery of shadows — think deep shades of black, navy, and charcoal punctuated by glimmers of metallic tinsel.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Twinkling lights adorn the familiar brick walls, tinsel draped across the beer signs.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinsel
Noun
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Before donating, ensure there's no ash or wax in the pumpkin and definitely discard any pumpkins that have been decorated with paint, glitter, glue, etc.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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When the results were called, Swift’s Showgirl had packed enough glitter to retain the crown, and nab another chart double.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
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Baker says each piece is so soft, almost like squeezing mini chunks of cotton candy.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in 11 innings Thursday in a game that lasted long enough for shadows to turn into cotton candy skies and an unthinkable night.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Tinsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinsel. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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