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tinsel

[tin-suhl] / ˈtɪn səl /


ADJECTIVE
clinquant
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ADJECTIVE
glittering
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST






NOUN
bangle
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NOUN
sequin
Synonyms




Example Sentences

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“Let’s pack our bags, grab some tinsel and emotionally prepare for a hearty serving of family dysfunction,” the streamer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“The task was to create the tree, but make it different. So, you still love the tinsel, still love the colorful balls, and you still want lots of light,” Brown said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

"We bring in a few mince pies, the site offices might have a bit of tinsel around," he says.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Griffiths doesn’t fight against the formula, he just takes our expectations for every scene and gingers them up a little, the movie version of a cozy sweater threaded with tinsel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

“Sorry,” I said, untangling strands of tinsel and not looking at either of them.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth




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