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
But this time, the familiar faces on the lane have swapped out tinsel and snowmen for candy corn and jack-o-lanterns in Haul Out the Halloween.
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
There was plenty of experimentation, too, seen via the shimmering tops in punchy shades like Big Bird yellow and flaming vermilion red, and the tinsel skirts that swished in all directions as models walked to a custom soundtrack by the British artist Steve McQueen.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
There was plenty of experimentation, too, seen via the shimmering tops in punchy shades like Big Bird yellow and flaming vermilion red, and the tinsel skirts that swished in all directions as models walked to a custom soundtrack by the British artist Steve McQueen.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinsel
Noun
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Then, in among all the sparkles and squeals and oh-my-gods and you-look-so-beautifuls, a figure of doom cut through the glitter like a chain saw.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Mistletoe Rebel is made with Dutch Bros signature Rebel energy drink with raspberry and pomegranate flavors and a green glitter glaze on top.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The company's other offerings include party supplies, popcorn, soda and a variety of candies, such as chocolates, chewing gum, cotton candy, and jelly beans, among other options.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Tickets includes access to the private pop-up experience, passed hors d’oeuvres, the Cacio e Pepe Chef’s Table, cotton candy cart, chocolate fountain and special surprises throughout the evening, according to the news release.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Tinsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinsel. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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