gizmos

noun

variants also gismos
Definition of gizmosnext
plural of gizmo
as in gadgets
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use found all sorts of interesting woodworking gizmos in the garage

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Recent Examples of gizmos Shot in an expansive Ottawa arcade, the film is able to utilize the color, lights and gizmos of its attractions to acceptably atmospheric effect. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024 Using a special combination of gizmos, the new self-lightening backpack can easily eliminate vertical inertial forces. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024 The karting carnage occurred during a seasonal holiday toy segment on the show that saw Goldberg and Haines trying out a collection of different child-friendly gadgets and gizmos, including an AI storytelling bear and Razor’s now-infamous Crazy Cart Shuffle. — EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024 Free of electronic gizmos and multifunction screens, the NSX interior is somewhat dated but also refreshing in its absence of useless stuff. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gizmos
  1. gadgets
  2. innovations
  3. contraptions
  4. appliances
  5. accessories
  6. contrivances
Noun
  • Eventually, these gadgets led me toward being more interested in the mechanics of music-making.
    — Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
  • There are new gadgets on the market that purport to put you right to bed in 15 to 30 minutes.
    — Audrey Botta, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of gadgets
Noun
  • As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.
    — Stephanie Gray, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Crypto has plenty of unique characteristics, including the underlying blockchain technology along with innovations such as staking and DeFi.
    — Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of innovations
Noun
  • These machines are typically massive, tentacled contraptions that require billions of dollars and decades to construct.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Theater chains are dreaming up more and more whimsical—and, in some cases, distracting—contraptions in hopes of capturing attention.
    — Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of contraptions
Noun
  • You can be alerted if one of your kids left the refrigerator door open, or if there’s a mechanical issue with one of your appliances.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The top sub-sectors were technology hardware, petroleum, and household appliances, while consumer durables, household products, and non-ferrous metals were the worst.
    — Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of appliances
Noun
  • Any toy with small pieces, like dolls' accessories or Legos, can present a choking and aspiration hazard, especially for toddlers.
    — Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Snap Flow Note and its accessories transform note-taking into an artistic ritual, seamlessly blending functionality with self-expression.
    — Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • Get past the contrivances, and the comedy has some perceptive observations about the way grief and secrets can color a relationship, plus some very trenchant commentary about the sorry state of the Los Angeles real estate market.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In such an instance, the loosey-goosey facets might allow for a great deal of confusion, finger-pointing, and slippery contrivances.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of contrivances

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