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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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“For that, we added lots of swallow-tailed ribbons for an extra pop of color … underneath all the tinsel which is Zooey’s absolute favorite!” he added.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

Marks & Spencer noted strong sales of its tinsel rosettes and tinsel tree skirts this year, while John Lewis said sales of "retro-nostalgic decor" had soared 180% in 2025.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

"There wasn't necessarily a massive amount of choice, but the choice was for these kind of bright space age tinsel decorations... the majority from Hong Kong," says Lucy, 45, from Birmingham.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

“I remember he walked into the mansion fresh off the plane and was looking at my hair tinsel and was very sweet and curious,” Madison said Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025

It was in the back seat of the car, strewn with tinsel.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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