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something that is of low quality but that many people find amusing and enjoyable
The restaurant is decorated with 1950s furniture and kitsch from old TV shows.
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Recent Examples of kitsch
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
For all its kitsch and camp, Y2K fashion is full of some intriguing gems.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
Aside from being eye-catching, Betsy gives you an idea of what to expect here: handmade crafts, contemporary artworks, and a fair bit of kitsch.
—Charlene Fang, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025
For the seventh year, Carmel’s renowned holiday market offers a festive blend of Alpine cuisine, culture and kitsch at nearly 60 booths spread across Carter Green from now through Christmas Eve Day.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Maybe that’s intentional to highlight the kitsch and artificiality of those worlds.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025
For all its kitsch and camp, Y2K fashion is full of some intriguing gems.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
Aside from being eye-catching, Betsy gives you an idea of what to expect here: handmade crafts, contemporary artworks, and a fair bit of kitsch.
—Charlene Fang, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025
For the seventh year, Carmel’s renowned holiday market offers a festive blend of Alpine cuisine, culture and kitsch at nearly 60 booths spread across Carter Green from now through Christmas Eve Day.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitsch
Noun
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Add cheese and beat on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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According to Freddy's, the Original Double comes standard with two patties, two slices of cheese, mustard, onion slices and pickle planks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Implement Organizing Products Since most junk drawer items are small, organizers help keep categories in place.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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Between the lines: Ticketmaster and other ticket sellers have often found themselves in hot water for inflated pricing, botched ticket releases and junk fees.—
Paige Hopkins,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With a two-tone black and copper design, the earbuds look stylish without being garish or over the top.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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Lopez’s Spider Woman gets a bad pixie wig and even more garish goth costuming appropriate for a bewitching, bitchy succubus.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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View 6 Images Unlike cats, our vision is pretty rubbish in very low light conditions.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2025
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On the evening of January 14, a woman was arrested after allegedly setting multiple piles of rubbish and trash on fire, Jim McDonnell, chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, said at a news conference last week.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The dress's tight-fitting, sheer base was overlaid by a tastefully gaudy bodice and a chic hood that framed Pugh's face.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even Alabama’s efficient attack cannot consistently match such gaudy numbers.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Boaters, scouts, civic organizations, environmental groups, businesses and individual volunteers are encouraged to help clean up the St. Johns River by removing trash and debris.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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The city has also canceled trash and bulky items pickup for Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of the snowfall.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Image Those actions were, apparently, tawdry means to an end.—
Richard Fausset,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Managers leapt at the chance to democratize theater and shed the tawdrier aspects of its reputation, and pantomime was a great way to do so.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Dec. 2024
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The Israeli military has launched regular incursions into Jenin and its refugee camps in recent years but has not established a permanent presence in the immediate area.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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But what played out next within Alpine’s camp was not discussed with Komatsu.—
Madeline Coleman,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Kitsch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kitsch. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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