razzle-dazzle
noun
raz·zle-daz·zle
ˌra-zəl-ˈda-zəl 
1
: a state of confusion or hilarity
2
: a complex maneuver (as in sports) designed to confuse an opponent
3
: a confusing or colorful often gaudy action or display
razzle-dazzle
adjective
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That night, Beth asked Travis to bring his razzle-dazzle to the Yellowstone for its auction — for no commission.
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
The live jump into the Stade de France was unremarkable for an event that had performers dropping from great heights all evening, and the prerecorded leap out of an airplane into Los Angeles didn’t quite have the razzle-dazzle of what he’s done in movies like Mission: Impossible — Fallout.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2024
Everyone’s version of razzle-dazzle varies—luckily, there are party dresses for every occasion, dress code, and personal style ethos.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Nirenberg and Quintanilla gave the crowd the ol' razzle-dazzle in this year's installment with a tap dance-style choreography alongside cheerleaders from Our Lady of the Lake University.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
The live jump into the Stade de France was unremarkable for an event that had performers dropping from great heights all evening, and the prerecorded leap out of an airplane into Los Angeles didn’t quite have the razzle-dazzle of what he’s done in movies like Mission: Impossible — Fallout.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2024
Everyone’s version of razzle-dazzle varies—luckily, there are party dresses for every occasion, dress code, and personal style ethos.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Nirenberg and Quintanilla gave the crowd the ol' razzle-dazzle in this year's installment with a tap dance-style choreography alongside cheerleaders from Our Lady of the Lake University.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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