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Recent Examples of tinselly
The precocious designer became a supernova thanks to continuous toil in a tinselly milieu that prizes leisure and luxury.
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Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 17 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinselly
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Translating Anthony Burgess’s stylized, dystopian novel for the screen, Kubrick adopts a playful, formal approach that combines colorful, futuristic exuberance with rapid-fire editing, changes in camera speed, and a garish production design that melds space-age and Georgian-era aesthetics.—
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Soon enough, George realizes his wholesome American town has become Pottersville, a tawdry neon strip that looks like a 1940s fever dream of vice—all neon lights, garish bars, dancing girls, and desperation.—
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Classic and chic, it’s designed with an oversized silhouette that makes just enough of a statement without looking gaudy.—
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Beck has not put up gaudy passing numbers in the Hurricanes’ two College Football Playoff victories.—
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Below, three interior designers share the color combos that look tacky today—plus offer modern alternatives.—
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Whether today or five decades ago, every era is marked by designs that are considered cool—and ones that feel tacky.—
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Celebrity drama is supposed to be lurid and glamorous.—
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Yet what elevates the show is its focus on gender relations and atoning for the sins of the past, adding layers of depth beyond its lurid plotting and somewhat ridiculousness.—
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The twice-nightly Path of History Tour delves beautifully into the hotel's past and glitzy guest roster but is often fully booked a day or two in advance, so do yourself a favor and ask about securing a spot during check-in.—
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After more than five decades helming the $1 trillion holding company, Buffett has witnessed professionals without glitzy Ivy League degrees succeed.—
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Yes, there is still plenty of kitschy crap in the system.—
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The drinks nod to the theme without becoming gimmicks, with touches like a cotton-candy Negroni that feels more clever than kitschy.—
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Mangold has a showy falsetto that heightens Noah’s vulnerable longing, but the duets with Cheers’ Allie aren’t lyrically sophisticated enough to provide the relationship with much depth.—
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Elia boasts a large lineup of shareable appetizers, including the showy saganaki, and diners rave about the lamb, octopus, sea bass and seafood paella entrees.—
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Soon enough, George realizes his wholesome American town has become Pottersville, a tawdry neon strip that looks like a 1940s fever dream of vice—all neon lights, garish bars, dancing girls, and desperation.—
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The story follows Paul Sheldon (James Caan), a jaded writer of tawdry romances who's held captive by his biggest fan, Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates).—
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“Tinselly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinselly. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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