gimmicky

adjective

Definition of gimmickynext
as in practical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimmicky
  1. practical
  2. useful
  3. original
  4. convenient
  5. adventurous
  6. novel
  7. innovative
  8. ingenious
Adjective
  • Robert was keen to have Bill’s fingers elongated as much as possible before becoming unusable from a practical standpoint.
    William Earl, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
  • One practical way your business may begin using AI in 2025 is by leveraging it to enhance efficiency in tasks like search and content creation.
    Petr Marek, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • The sector sold off last week after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggested that useful quantum computers are decades away.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
  • There is some variation in the mix — Origins allows troops to perform certain tasks like opening locked doors or destroying watchtowers, as well as special squad attacks like arrow sieges and rally cries that can be useful in the midst of the action.
    Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • The limestone deposit that had yielded the Taung Child, as the original Australopithecus became known, also contained the remains of all sorts of other creatures, including baboons, turtles, and hyraxes.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Eurogamer reports that the console won't be ready to launch until April; this would be similar to Nintendo's strategy for the original Switch, which was announced in mid-January 2017 but not launched until March.
    Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of original
Adjective
  • Add to that benefits like reasonable terms with the welcome bonus, convenient banking and excellent customer service.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This plush hooded fleece bathrobe is perfect for lounging, featuring an adjustable waist belt for a secure fit and two front pockets for convenient storage.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • Grab your skis and head into the backcountry: Want an activity that’s a bit more adventurous than alpine skiing?
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
  • All that praise has inspired adventurous diners to make special trips to Hiša Franko, in a tiny village in the Soča Valley, which feels like some undiscovered corner of Switzerland.
    Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • This goes well beyond adapting to novel tasks validated through visual puzzles that require an understanding of basic concepts such as objects, boundaries, and spatial relationships.
    Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Italian and Japanese researchers have developed a novel method to free copper wire from its PVC coating, by treating electric cables with microwaves.
    Michael Franco, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of novel
Adjective
  • The film’s first-person POV shots added a layer of complexity to the production, requiring innovative camera techniques and close collaboration between the actors and the crew.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Shannon Reddy, Denim Dudes trend forecaster: The denim industry has strong growth potential, driven by sustainability, e-commerce, and innovative design.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of innovative
Adjective
  • Tied to the No. 16 on his jersey, the ingenious campaign makes a donation to the hospital of $1,600 for every goal Barkov scores, plus $800 for each assist.
    Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Amazon shoppers are snapping up this ingenious little frizz-fighting accessory by the truckloads.
    Clint Davis, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of ingenious
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