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
Gold or silver tree tinsel adds a party-ready touch to a classic green Christmas tree.
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Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
That same tinsel also lined the bottom trim and colored each breast.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
For the new holiday, a traditional Christmas tree is swapped for a long pole (no decorations as Frank finds tinsel distracting).
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Red and gold baubles, green wreaths and ribbons were dotted around the Holy Family Church, and a tall Christmas tree draped in tinsel was erected in the corner.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
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Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
That same tinsel also lined the bottom trim and colored each breast.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
For the new holiday, a traditional Christmas tree is swapped for a long pole (no decorations as Frank finds tinsel distracting).
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
Red and gold baubles, green wreaths and ribbons were dotted around the Holy Family Church, and a tall Christmas tree draped in tinsel was erected in the corner.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinsel
Noun
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Barbie pink with a glitter top coat, as seen in this example, absolutely fits the bill.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2026
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The first is the Curiosi-TEA, a strawberry-raspberry herbal tea mixed with edible glitter for a fun shimmering effect that kids will love.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Purple and pink tones blend seamlessly in this airbrush-style manicure, evoking a tropical sunset or a cone of cotton candy.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
18 Jan. 2026
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Metler said the unicorn cotton candy is the undefeated favorite.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Tinsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinsel. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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