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[ adjective ] gaudy and showy but valueless

Synonyms

trumpery

Examples

"trumpery ornaments"

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worthless

2
[ noun ] a showy decoration that is basically valueless

Examples

"all the tinsel of self-promotion"

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decoration

3
[ verb ] adorn with tinsel

Examples

"snow flakes tinseled the trees"

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decorate

4
[ verb ] impart a cheap brightness to

Examples

"his tinseled image of Hollywood"

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lend

5
[ verb ] interweave with tinsel

Examples

"tinseled velvet"

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weave

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[ noun ] a thread with glittering metal foil attached

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yarn

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