as in tinsel
something attractive but lacking in substance
the composer's works have generally been dismissed as candyfloss by music critics
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Noun
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The Midnights figure headlines in New York City, featuring Swift's multicolored tinsel jacket and midnight blue Zuhair Murad embellished playsuit, which have been recreated by the Madame Tussauds studio artists.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 July 2025 -
All contaminants — ornaments, lights, tinsel, tree stands and other decorations — need to be removed for the trees to be accepted.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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These formulas, which include body oils and creams alike, are a far cry from the ultra-sticky body glitter of our teen years (but will still satisfy your nostalgic, sparkle-loving heart).—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
16 July 2025
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Whether depicted in shades of red, white and blue or awash with glitter, there’s lots of ways to toast this holiday weekend!—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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And the cotton candy slush isn’t the only drink arriving at the fast food chain this summer.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Graeter's Cotton Candy ice cream contains Red Dye 3 According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Graeter's cotton candy ice cream flavor contains Red Dye No. 3.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Candyfloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candyfloss. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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