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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Drawing inspiration from his childhood memories in India, an old tinsel tree inherited from his aunt, Gupta merges cultural influences to create a unique, joyful tribute to the festive spirit.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
There are plenty of ways to get into the festive spirit, from decorating a tree with ornaments and tinsel to drinking hot chocolate by the fire.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Subtle threads of tinsel are woven into the fabric, giving it a delicate shimmer.
—Bianca Pineda, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
In the clip, the toddler carefully dressed the ornament in sparkly silver tinsel while matching in pink pajamas.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
There are plenty of ways to get into the festive spirit, from decorating a tree with ornaments and tinsel to drinking hot chocolate by the fire.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
Subtle threads of tinsel are woven into the fabric, giving it a delicate shimmer.
—Bianca Pineda, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
In the clip, the toddler carefully dressed the ornament in sparkly silver tinsel while matching in pink pajamas.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tinsel
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“Tinsel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinsel. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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