kitschy

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Displays of it, particularly in architecture or public art, are often perceived as tacky, kitschy or, heaven forbid, nouveau riche.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

MILAN—In a gleefully kitschy Opening Ceremony that featured ancient Romans, dancing espresso pots and a number by Mariah Carey, Italy threw open its arms to welcome the entire world to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The format, featuring kitschy plotlines and stories told via addictive and smartphone-friendly 60-second instalments, has taken Hollywood by storm in the last two years.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

From there, she suggests keeping things easy, kitschy and irresistibly snackable—“trash chic,” if you will.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

The young Halliday stands in a cluttered living room with burnt orange carpeting, wood-paneled walls, and kitschy late-’70s decor.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline