as in spectacle
excessive or unnecessary display
the garishness of the enormous statues in the small yard was almost funny
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The biggest name in this spectacle: memecoin named Goatseus Maximus (GOAT).Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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But in wrapping the former president in the aura of an iconic arena and creating a buzzy spectacle in the nation's media capital, the Republican's campaign hoped to manufacture a moment that would reverberate across the country and break through the noise in a close race for the White House.Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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As the country continues to grapple with high youth unemployment and troubles in its real estate market, some Chinese shoppers are turning away from ostentation amid the economic uncertainty.Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 16 July 2024
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Though it may be overstated, ostentation is part of what makes the genre a culturally distinct global phenomenon.Julian Randall, Essence, 24 May 2024
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Todd Phillips, a one-time purveyor of boys-will-be-boys frat comedies, can’t seem to embrace the flamboyance of the genre.Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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The performance opened dramatically as Trevi and Becerra stormed the stage exuding confidence and charisma, reminiscent of ABBA’s disco-era flamboyance but with a modern twist.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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In many cultures, dark reds are associated with pomp, circumstance, and displays of power.Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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The scenes of pomp and fanfare were a constant throughout the day, which closed with Kim escorting Putin to his plane late in the evening ahead of his trip to Vietnam.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 19 June 2024
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Coffins, which were first invented as simple stone structures decorated in feathers and shells during the Stone Age, have become increasingly elaborate with custom ornamentation, lid carvings, and moldings over time.Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Alice Getty Louis Sullivan, who is also buried at Graceland Cemetery, was an iconic American architect known for his early skyscraper designs and ornate ornamentation.Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 24 Oct. 2024
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The decorations can also be placed on a covered outdoor porch or deck.Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Disney World’s holiday decorations stay up through New Year’s Day and begin coming down Jan. 2.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Another Jazz-era option for glitz and glamor is The Read House—but beware that room 311 is said to be haunted by the spirit of Annalisa Netherly, a guest who was allegedly beheaded in the bathtub by a jealous lover.Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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Think Gio Ponti on acid, with a dash of classic New York, Studio 54-worthy glitz.Liam Hess, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
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But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
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But the Elysian Bar did them one better, augmenting the oysters’ natural luxuriance with thin slices of kumquat and a measured gush of chile-spiked citrus.Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
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“Garishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garishness. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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