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glitzy

[glit-see] / ˈglɪt si /












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Along the breezy streets, you’ll find a tale of two eras: the town’s surf bum past and its glitzy present.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Developers also hope to transform the uninhabited island of Sazan -- once a secret communist military base -- into a glitzy tourist destination.

From Barron's Jul. 4, 2026

“We actually don’t shop that much in New York anymore,” said Caramichael as he strolled among the department stores and boutiques of Tokyo’s glitzy Ginza district.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Trump is scheduled to head back to the U.S. on Wednesday night after a glitzy dinner in Versailles, the palace for French kings outside of Paris.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

The glitzy car dipped and reached, engine purring as it climbed the ubiquitous San Francisco hills.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

As a result, the market could be missing Main Street lenders’ potential to keep up with their glitzier peers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

“William has tended toward less of the day-to-day routine work of the monarchy, compared to his father, instead focusing on bigger, glitzier engagements,” said Ed Owens, a royal historian.

From New York Times Feb. 7, 2024

American Family Field, home of the Brewers, opened in 2001 during the peak of the last round of nationwide stadium construction, as cities replaced multipurpose facilities with glitzier sport-specific structures.

From Seattle Times Dec. 22, 2023

Recently, a lack of new models has made it tougher for Tesla to take on rivals in China, where glitzier offerings from local players have weighed on demand.

From Reuters Jul. 19, 2023

Whether you bought your purse on the other, glitzier side of Canal Street or from one of the shady guys right outside, you’ve wound up here at this Starbucks because you’re human.

From Washington Post Feb. 15, 2023

Documentary filmmakers are, generally speaking, not the glitziest figures in show business.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 10, 2026

The glitziest exhibits belonged to the slot-machine manufacturers.

From Slate Nov. 18, 2025

And whether you watched the show live or are just catching up, there was much to learn from Hollywood’s glitziest night.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 3, 2025

Burberry is traditionally the glitziest event at London Fashion Week, which also features catwalk shows by designers including Erdem, JW Anderson, Roksanda Ilincic and Molly Goddard.

From Seattle Times Feb. 19, 2024

Gia ran her fingertips over the pocket watches on the counter of Fournier's Curious Clockwork Shop in the glitziest area of Betelmore's high street.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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