gimmick

Example Sentences

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In an entertainment industry that rewards cheap gimmicks and surface-level solidarity with marginalized people, JOP’s cutting realness is a cornerstone of his identity as an artist.

From Los Angeles Times

“No gimmicks — just smart repositioning of assets that creates a lot of flexibility going forward,” he said.

From MarketWatch

The actors became internet darlings, taking part in publicity gimmicks usually reserved for movie rollouts, like Vanity Fair’s lie-detector test.

From Los Angeles Times

Getting to know teammates and coaches through slideshow presentations sounded like a gimmick, but then players including Reaves noted how easy it felt to connect as a group despite having so many new pieces.

From Los Angeles Times

City AM's Adam Bloodworth concluded that the show at its core "is actually a fairly analogue musical experience", which sustains its quality "without relying on particularly viral moments, gimmicks or tricks".

From BBC