as in glitter
something attractive but lacking in substance
a book that examines popular fame and finds it to be very disposable tinsel
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The life span of a tinsel extension is similar to your natural hair strands.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Aug. 2024
This could include small toys, tinsel, rubber bands or paper clips.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024
From mirror discs and tinsel to sequin embellishments and chainmail, there are a ton of sparkly styles to pick from for your big night out.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 30 Apr. 2024
The result is a fish out of water comedy that sparkles like tinsel.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 July 2024
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Aug. 2024
This could include small toys, tinsel, rubber bands or paper clips.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024
From mirror discs and tinsel to sequin embellishments and chainmail, there are a ton of sparkly styles to pick from for your big night out.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 30 Apr. 2024
The result is a fish out of water comedy that sparkles like tinsel.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 July 2024
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“Tinsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinsel. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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