candyfloss

British
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
  • Decadent bows, unique ornaments, vibrant colors, and tinsel garlands are guaranteed to create a statement on your Christmas tree.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
  • With her red hair tinsel glistening and her new fur coat covering her work wear — a gold g-string — Madison is exhilarating to watch on screen.
    Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Taylor Swift kicked off the final U.S. leg of her Eras Tour on Friday night in Indianapolis with a record-setting crowd and plenty of sequins and glitter.
    Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Not everything that glitters is gold, and some choices may lead you down a path of confusion or disappointment.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Or, put a playful twist on Halloween with cotton candy cocktails, candies, and colorful candles.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
  • There will be games, a poster making station, face painting and cotton candy.
    Adam Tamburin, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024

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“Candyfloss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candyfloss. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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