as in loud
excessively showy
the razzle-dazzle floor show is simply further evidence that Las Vegas doesn't go in for understatement
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Recent Examples of razzle-dazzle
Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
Every summer across the USA, companies come together to present classic plays, world premiere operas, and razzle-dazzle musicals to diverse audiences.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
Glean does this by anchoring in outcomes with no razzle-dazzle or hype, much like their CEO.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Exhibition Hub’s 90 or so shows, which have been seen by 10 million people worldwide, balance razzle-dazzle and high-tech video projections alongside interactive replicas, photo opps, and historical text.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This upfront also definitely lacked the razzle-dazzle and star power of years past.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025
Every summer across the USA, companies come together to present classic plays, world premiere operas, and razzle-dazzle musicals to diverse audiences.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 19 May 2025
Glean does this by anchoring in outcomes with no razzle-dazzle or hype, much like their CEO.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Exhibition Hub’s 90 or so shows, which have been seen by 10 million people worldwide, balance razzle-dazzle and high-tech video projections alongside interactive replicas, photo opps, and historical text.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzle-dazzle
Adjective
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The brands that stand out aren’t louder—they’re the ones willing to hand something over.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Attempt to frighten away coyotes by making loud noises (e.g., shouting, air horn) and acting aggressively (e.g., waving your arms, throwing sticks, spraying with a hose).—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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These creatures can be very noisy, but there's a purpose.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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There are also elements that people tend to notice only when things go wrong, like if a restaurant is too noisy.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Rolling out the red carpet for the first visit by a French president to the UK since 2008, the pomp and pageantry that Britain is known for was on full display.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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Pomp and pageantry Britain is certainly pulling out the stops for Macron's state visit, which will have all the pomp and pageantry that the country excels at.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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Amid the classic, flashy film and television premieres this week at SXSW, the festival also offered a forum for burgeoning creators to showcase their work in the Independent TV Pilot Program.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Set pieces are teased with just enough spectacle – exploding cars, balletic fight sequences, and globe-trotting vistas – to assure fans that the sequel is raising the stakes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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But Brown never wanted the deeper emotions of his music and the underlying story of his own personal triumphs and tragedies get lost in the spectacle.—
Scott Huver,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Founded in 2023 by three Olympiad-level gold medalist coders, Cognition launched its AI agent Devin last year to much fanfare.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Besides the buzzy Loewe release in May — the second installment of a collaborative capsule that was first introduced to the world two years ago, to much fanfare — On has maintained popularity and relevancy in the footwear world through a series of key moves.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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At the time, unnatural hair color was considered gaudy, a threat to the beloved ingenue aesthetic boasted by female stars such as Audrey Hepburn.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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But Oklahoma City engulfs basketball’s gaudiest attacks not in spite of its hacking but because of it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Rolling out the red carpet for the first visit by a French president to the UK since 2008, the pomp and pageantry that Britain is known for was on full display.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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Trump was greeted with all the pomp of a royal welcome as he was met by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman while disembarking from Air Force One to the sound of fanfare.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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