gimcrackery

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  1. gimcrack
  2. trumpery
  3. gewgaw
  4. bauble
  5. ornamental
  6. knickknack
  7. bric-a-brac
  8. trinket
Noun
  • January is a multiplex clearance sale, littered with horror movies as gimcrack as the unsold toys wheeled out after the holidays.
    A.A. Dowd, Chron, 5 Jan. 2023
  • The movie works hard to be a soulfully offbeat kiddie entertainment, an antidote to the gimcrack cynicism that has ruled too many cartoon-cutup-in-the-land-of-live-action Hollywood products.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
Definition of gimcrack
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  • What was the strategic benefit to the US of all this geopolitical trumpery?
    Peter Bergen, CNN, 28 May 2022
  • So will the border continue to vanish in the face of nativist backlash and a trumpery, gimcrack wall?
    Felipe Fernández-Armesto, WSJ, 25 June 2018
Definition of trumpery
Noun
  • Words that foiled spellers included chrysal, athanor, cloxacillin, heliconius, torticollis, platylepadid and gewgaw, and at one point judges had to review a video replay to determine whether a speller said the letter I or Y.
    New York Times, New York Times, 9 July 2021
  • And how nice to see Cynthia Erivo — to really see the woman and not have her overwhelmed by an elaborate mishmash of ruffles and gewgaws.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2020
Definition of gewgaw
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  • The baubles spanned pearls to crystals, mimicking the bag charm trend spurred on by Jane Birkin’s accessorized Hermes bag going viral.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Overall, the approach gives the pieces a sense of movement—in some cases literally: 21 of the baubles can be easily transformed or adjusted without a visit to a jeweler.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of bauble
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  • The three most common types of eucalyptus were brought there because people wanted them for either ornamentals or for timber trees.
    Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
  • However, with such a large group, almost any plant can be attacked, from houseplants to outdoor ornamentals.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024
Definition of ornamental
Noun
  • Read on to shop our picks for the best stocking stuffers and mini delights for this holiday season—including sweet treats, cold-weather accessories, and charming knickknacks.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Special Items Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
Definition of knickknack
Noun
  • Like the larger market to the north, the flea market at Vanves is home to vintage rugs and clothes, vinyl records, antique jewelry, and other retro bric-a-brac.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
  • This market is a strange concoction of karaoke bars, bric-a-brac and items from that war on sale: photos, medals and dog tags from men who were lost and never found.
    Richard Quest, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of bric-a-brac
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  • The Maker’s ribbed glass feels like a whiskey tumbler, perfect for storing trinkets after the wax is gone, while Mad et Len’s instantly recognizable pewter containers with thoughtful lids have an alchemical feel.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Layer the window with other pieces of art and decorate with plants and small trinkets.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of trinket
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