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something that is of low quality but that many people find amusing and enjoyable
The restaurant is decorated with 1950s furniture and kitsch from old TV shows.
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Recent Examples of kitsch
Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
Today, it is falsely derided as old-fashioned, fraudulent, or kitsch.
—airmail.news, 20 July 2024
Seemingly on the arm of every industry insider these past few fashion months, the Rodeo is minimalist by design, but has ample opportunity for kitsch and playfulness.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
But for those who want to experience the best of Palm Springs with all of the luxury and none of the kitsch, there isn't a better place to stay than the Kimpton Rowan.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
For the seventh year, Carmel’s renowned holiday market offers a festive blend of Alpine cuisine, culture and kitsch at nearly 60 booths spread across Carter Green from now through Christmas Eve Day.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
Today, it is falsely derided as old-fashioned, fraudulent, or kitsch.
—airmail.news, 20 July 2024
Seemingly on the arm of every industry insider these past few fashion months, the Rodeo is minimalist by design, but has ample opportunity for kitsch and playfulness.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
But for those who want to experience the best of Palm Springs with all of the luxury and none of the kitsch, there isn't a better place to stay than the Kimpton Rowan.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitsch
Noun
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Photo by Mario Savoia/Shutterstock Tulips are as Dutch as Gouda cheese and wooden shoes.—
Chris Schalkx,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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Keep in mind, the pizza arrives uncut, and additional charges apply for extra toppings and cheese.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This event features photos with the Easter Bunny, baby goats, bunny bingo, Plinko, junk walk and more.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Marta cleaned the place out and furnished it with items from junk stores.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With a two-tone black and copper design, the earbuds look stylish without being garish or over the top.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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Lopez’s Spider Woman gets a bad pixie wig and even more garish goth costuming appropriate for a bewitching, bitchy succubus.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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View 6 Images Unlike cats, our vision is pretty rubbish in very low light conditions.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2025
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On the evening of January 14, a woman was arrested after allegedly setting multiple piles of rubbish and trash on fire, Jim McDonnell, chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, said at a news conference last week.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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After a season of gaudy stats, but a few high-leverage failures (4 runs vs. Yankees; failure to appear against his old squad, the Phils).—
Eno Sarris,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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The paintings of Mickalene Thomas are big, bold, gaudy, and beautiful, embedded with rhinestones, daubed with phosphorescent color, and composed like crazy quilts.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2025
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City leaders are also increasing parking meter rates, extending trash collection fees and making other moves to raise revenues.—
Mariana Trujillo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Whatever trash isn’t recycled is trucked away, dumped into landfills and buried.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Image Those actions were, apparently, tawdry means to an end.—
Richard Fausset,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Managers leapt at the chance to democratize theater and shed the tawdrier aspects of its reputation, and pantomime was a great way to do so.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Read on to find a list of foods in the latter camp that registered dietitians wholeheartedly recommend.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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In Mae La camp, Rosella can’t stray far from her oxygen tank.—
Ivan Watson,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Kitsch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kitsch. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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