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Definitions

tinsel

[tin-suhl] / ˈtɪn səl /


ADJECTIVE
clinquant
Synonyms




ADJECTIVE
glittering
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST






NOUN
bangle
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NOUN
sequin
Synonyms




Example Sentences

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“Let’s pack our bags, grab some tinsel and emotionally prepare for a hearty serving of family dysfunction,” the streamer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“The task was to create the tree, but make it different. So, you still love the tinsel, still love the colorful balls, and you still want lots of light,” Brown said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

"There wasn't necessarily a massive amount of choice, but the choice was for these kind of bright space age tinsel decorations... the majority from Hong Kong," says Lucy, 45, from Birmingham.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

A Christmas tree was dusted off, tinsel and baubles were unpacked, and the hotel was decked out with decorations.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

Their coats all had brass buttons or tinsel or piping or numbers or stripes or eagles or moons or stars dangling from them.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut




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