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
Twisted Christmas combines tinsel, mistletoe, and all that jazz, with scare actors, special effects and animatronics.
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Braids mimicked the internal speakers while shimmering hair tinsel completed the futuristic vibe.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
On Sunday, traders of every nationality were already scouring its labyrinthine International Trade City, colloquially known as simply Yiwu Market, for samples of festive baubles and tinsel.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Early December, Amsterdam, and in the window of the Ajax club store at the Johan Cruyff Arena, Jordan Henderson’s face mingles with the tinsel.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Braids mimicked the internal speakers while shimmering hair tinsel completed the futuristic vibe.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
On Sunday, traders of every nationality were already scouring its labyrinthine International Trade City, colloquially known as simply Yiwu Market, for samples of festive baubles and tinsel.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Early December, Amsterdam, and in the window of the Ajax club store at the Johan Cruyff Arena, Jordan Henderson’s face mingles with the tinsel.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinsel
Noun
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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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“Tinsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinsel. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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