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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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
Noun
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Some are directly manufactured by humans, such as beads in exfoliating scrubs or glitter.—
Marta Zaraska,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
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Despite the glitter of sizeable gemstones, the satiny gold and gentle geometry of the cartouche shape create the collection’s minimalist feel.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The first of the newcomers is the cotton candy specialty doughnut.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Dunkin' fans will also notice a bold new energy drink, a whimsical cotton candy donut, and blueberry donut holes.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Candyfloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candyfloss. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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