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
The glitzy event, held annually, brings together some of the most powerful people in Washington, and the journalists who cover them.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Released in 2022, the Historiques 222 is a glitzy, modern take on one of the Swiss watchmaker’s retro classics.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area Far from the glitzy Amalfi Coast, Tuscany’s Versilia coast is a bit of an unsung beach destination in a country known for them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The real star here is the glitzy floral handbag that feels right in line with the bold accessories seen at the Derby.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Michael Jackson’s son Prince and his siblings La Toya, Jackie, and Jermaine attended the glitzy premiere for Michael, which features a breakout performance by his nephew Jaafar.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Paramount wasted no time showing off the Stranger Things creators in the studio’s glitzy, big-budget mini-movie celebrating its movie history and looking at the future.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
The glitzy fundraiser, which supports the organization’s biomedical research program, always comes at the tail end of the Cannes Film Festival.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Released in 2022, the Historiques 222 is a glitzy, modern take on one of the Swiss watchmaker’s retro classics.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area Far from the glitzy Amalfi Coast, Tuscany’s Versilia coast is a bit of an unsung beach destination in a country known for them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The real star here is the glitzy floral handbag that feels right in line with the bold accessories seen at the Derby.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Michael Jackson’s son Prince and his siblings La Toya, Jackie, and Jermaine attended the glitzy premiere for Michael, which features a breakout performance by his nephew Jaafar.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Paramount wasted no time showing off the Stranger Things creators in the studio’s glitzy, big-budget mini-movie celebrating its movie history and looking at the future.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
The glitzy fundraiser, which supports the organization’s biomedical research program, always comes at the tail end of the Cannes Film Festival.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitzy
Adjective
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The post drew loud boos from the crowd.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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This misguided motion by a Democratic Socialist councilmember deserves a loud, emphatic no vote from the full City Council.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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But for centuries, Newcastle was a hard-scrabble, noisy, industrial powerhouse.—
Mark Phillips,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Currently, many campers use generators for larger vehicle setups, which can be noisy during the night for nearby tent campers.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The former's post-apocalyptic cities were nicely sun-scorched and detailed, while the latter's gaudy anime pirates popped with vibrancy.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Both these cousins grow to a comparable size and shape about 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, and combine gaudy spring flowers with scarlet and crimson fall foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But what the Raiders did on Days 2 and 3 — while not as flashy — should be reason for optimism as well.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Besides the rock-bottom fares and add-on fees Spirit Airlines may have been best known for its flying bananas — the flashy yellow planes at South Florida airports.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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It is surrounded by appliqué ornamentation reflecting the decorative arts of each culture and an ornate frieze around the periphery.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cruise ships release passengers daily to see the bright, ornate facades lining the harbor.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is really a series of different phone designs, some quite radically different from each other, all unified by a garish sense of luxury.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
1 May 2026
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Not because of the roving packs of teenagers or even the garish displays of overconsumption, but because mall architecture was high art.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Glitzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitzy. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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