as in loud
excessively showy
I think that rhinestone-studded outfit is a little too glitzy for church
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Recent Examples of glitzy
Heading to the glitzy Canadian city for the Toronto International Film Festival?
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Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But rather than overwhelm the property, these additions have enlivened it, drawing a broader crowd to its idyllic grounds and helping a younger generation connect with the island’s slower rhythms, far from its glitzy beach clubs.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The glitzy amenity can be traced back to the early 1990s, when Blohm + Voss launched the 344-foot Lady Moura.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The awards ceremony provides the glitzy finale to Film Fest Gent.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The untitled film follows best friends Tess and DeeDee, train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Hours after the Apple TV+ series tied the record for the most Emmy Award nominations for a comedy series, Rogen confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the team had zeroed in on other glitzy affairs to serve as episode backdrops for the upcoming second season that is currently being shaped.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
For the glitzy premiere later in the day, meanwhile, Roberts changed into a second design by Vitale.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made a deliberate choice for a glitzy jacket that featured an assortment of red crystals.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But rather than overwhelm the property, these additions have enlivened it, drawing a broader crowd to its idyllic grounds and helping a younger generation connect with the island’s slower rhythms, far from its glitzy beach clubs.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The glitzy amenity can be traced back to the early 1990s, when Blohm + Voss launched the 344-foot Lady Moura.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The awards ceremony provides the glitzy finale to Film Fest Gent.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The untitled film follows best friends Tess and DeeDee, train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Hours after the Apple TV+ series tied the record for the most Emmy Award nominations for a comedy series, Rogen confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the team had zeroed in on other glitzy affairs to serve as episode backdrops for the upcoming second season that is currently being shaped.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
For the glitzy premiere later in the day, meanwhile, Roberts changed into a second design by Vitale.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made a deliberate choice for a glitzy jacket that featured an assortment of red crystals.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitzy
Adjective
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McIlroy received the loudest cheers of the day as his eagle shot dropped in on the par 5.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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And instead of Mulder talking about his fond memories playing for the A’s in Oakland, a loud and repeating beep echoed through the public address system.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Just a 10-minute stroll from the city center, the elevation affords something akin to a retreat; Bolaño feels spirited away from the noisy streets, surrounded instead by humming cicadas and chirping birds.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the vast and noisy Southern Ocean, such predictability may be the key to helping rivals or potential mates recognize an individual voice across miles of ice and water.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beck’s numbers through three starts with the Canes aren’t as gaudy as Ward’s were in wins over Florida, Florida A&M and Ball State a year ago, but the competition has been better, and his completion percentage is higher.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Tigers piled up gaudy stats Saturday.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Investors are not looking for the flashiest deck or the loudest hype.—
Aaron Vaccaro,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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As for her top, Biles kept it simple by wearing a black tank top that effortlessly complemented her flashy jeans.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Glitzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitzy. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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