as in glitter
something attractive but lacking in substance
a book that examines popular fame and finds it to be very disposable tinsel
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Recent Examples of tinsel
Decorate: Load up this year’s Christmas tree with tinsel, ornaments and anything else that will fit on a branch.
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Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Blitzen’s Bar is outfitted with neon signs, kitschy leg lamps, hanging tinsel and vibrant baubles.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
These include placing a physical barrier around the tree, such as a baby gate or playpen, anchoring it securely to prevent it from toppling, and avoiding breakable ornaments or tinsel that can attract a dog's curiosity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
All trees must be free from all plastic bags, stands, decorations, lights and tinsel before they will be collected/dropped off, the Fayetteville news release states.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Blitzen’s Bar is outfitted with neon signs, kitschy leg lamps, hanging tinsel and vibrant baubles.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
These include placing a physical barrier around the tree, such as a baby gate or playpen, anchoring it securely to prevent it from toppling, and avoiding breakable ornaments or tinsel that can attract a dog's curiosity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
All trees must be free from all plastic bags, stands, decorations, lights and tinsel before they will be collected/dropped off, the Fayetteville news release states.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tinsel
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“Tinsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinsel. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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