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tinsel

[tin-suhl] / ˈtɪn səl /


ADJECTIVE
clinquant
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ADJECTIVE
glittering
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST






NOUN
bangle
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NOUN
sequin
Synonyms




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“For that, we added lots of swallow-tailed ribbons for an extra pop of color … underneath all the tinsel which is Zooey’s absolute favorite!” he added.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

Mr King said he also used to decorate his tree with tinsel and glass baubles.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

While this month is mid-summer for half the world, Australia is in the depths of winter and for many, that means it's time for tinsel, turkey and Yuletide tunes.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

Griffiths doesn’t fight against the formula, he just takes our expectations for every scene and gingers them up a little, the movie version of a cozy sweater threaded with tinsel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

“Sorry,” I said, untangling strands of tinsel and not looking at either of them.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth




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