as in loud
excessively showy
the razzle-dazzle floor show is simply further evidence that Las Vegas doesn't go in for understatement
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Recent Examples of razzle-dazzle
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
The actor’s layered performance, teetering between sweet and steely, heartbroken and heartbreaking, is a highlight of the film that could have relied on its razzle-dazzle to carry it.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2025
This has been more than a little distressing to Emilia Pérez’s many online detractors, from whom the musical’s razzle-dazzle showmanship pales in comparison to its hamfisted approach to trans issues and its artificial vision of Mexico.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Gerry and special teams held off the man-advantage barrage for the next couple minutes, before a power play eventually set up Lee for a razzle-dazzle finish in front for the 4-1 lead with 2:12 left.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Still, from costumes to makeup to ambition, the razzle-dazzle is impressive.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
The actor’s layered performance, teetering between sweet and steely, heartbroken and heartbreaking, is a highlight of the film that could have relied on its razzle-dazzle to carry it.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2025
This has been more than a little distressing to Emilia Pérez’s many online detractors, from whom the musical’s razzle-dazzle showmanship pales in comparison to its hamfisted approach to trans issues and its artificial vision of Mexico.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025
Gerry and special teams held off the man-advantage barrage for the next couple minutes, before a power play eventually set up Lee for a razzle-dazzle finish in front for the 4-1 lead with 2:12 left.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzle-dazzle
Adjective
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While Gomez has forged a refined, ladylike look in powder-blue Prada and anticipatory bridal whites, with ornate custom Ralph Lauren and glittering Armani Prive for her red carpet appearances, Blanco loves pale linens, loud prints, and hippie hemp materials.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Olivier Rousteing at Balmain introduces a new Balmain woman — an explorer who evolved to embrace sensuality as well as her usual loud sexiness — while transforming the runway into a journey across varied landscapes.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Budgerigars are both impressive vocal mimics and also have complex vocalizations called warbles that are a mix of noisy and harmonic calls.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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Trapped in bed, in a noisy room or hallway, under the fluorescent lighting of the hospital all day and night, these children experience more stress, dissatisfaction, fear and distrust of the system.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The nonprofit committee is tasked with planning and hosting much of the pageantry that traditionally accompanies transitions of presidential power.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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In the first Pop-Tarts Bowl, Kansas State beat NC State 28-19 in front of a crowd of about 31,000 fans but garnered millions of impressions online with the postgame pageantry led by Frosted Strawberry.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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While its interior design is less flashy than rivals from Ferrari and Lamborghini, the aesthetic is pleasing, and outward visibility is excellent.—
Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
6 Jan. 2023
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If McCarthy falls shorts, that hands leverage to people are every bit as extreme as Greene, though slightly less flashy about it—Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, and Matt Gaetz.—
Michael Tomasky,
The New Republic,
3 Jan. 2023
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But not every serpent spectacle comes with a picnic table and a selfie spot.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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One of the most famous of the walkers was Edward Payton Weston, whose many ultra-walks touted a mix of sensationalism, spectacle, manliness, and health.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Mar. 2025
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And yet each flanker of the classic is deserving of fanfare, like 2024’s L’eau d’Issey Pour Homme Solar Lavender.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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There’s a lot of fanfare in determining the next OKRs, but often weeks and months will go by while teams debate the best way to achieve the goal.—
Pradeep Prasana Kanagaraj,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While wearing gaudy lime green T-shirts, neon ties sprouting shamrocks with Gaelic sayings, or singing catchy, sentimental tunes, many people also enjoy an Americanized version of the Celtic culture for a day, whether Irish or not.—
Maureen Murphy,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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Instead of orange-leaning oak cabinets with gaudy gold hardware, opt for wood materials such as white oak or pine, clean-lines, and sleek hardware.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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But Chelsea in their pomp knew how to cope with such setbacks and get the result anyway.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Many high-end restaurants, especially in Texas, try to offer fancy tacos at inflated prices without delivering anything worthy of the cost or pomp.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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