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
The hotel on San Antonio's River Walk is home to Blitzen's, a delightful pop-up Christmas bar where every square inch is covered with colorful ornaments, candy canes, Santa hats and tinsel.
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Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Taking inspiration from his childhood spent in India, the tree features an array of tinsel and twinkle lights.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Trees must be free of tinsel, decorations and lights, according to the website.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The fine print: Artificial trees are not accepted, and all lights, ornaments, tinsel and other decorations must be removed.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025
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Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Taking inspiration from his childhood spent in India, the tree features an array of tinsel and twinkle lights.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Trees must be free of tinsel, decorations and lights, according to the website.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The fine print: Artificial trees are not accepted, and all lights, ornaments, tinsel and other decorations must be removed.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Tinsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinsel. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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