as in loud
excessively showy
the razzle-dazzle floor show is simply further evidence that Las Vegas doesn't go in for understatement
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Recent Examples of razzle-dazzle
Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Marat Khusnutdinov jumped on for Kastelic and, after some razzle-dazzle, McAvoy sent a backhand pass toward the top of the crease to David Pastrnak for the redirection goal for the 3-2 win.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
In this regard, the makers of some of the year’s most substantial films are reproducing razzle-dazzle strategies that, in recent times, have largely been the province of commerce-striving blockbusters.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
The result is a tribute to Liza’s resilience behind the rhinestones, a documentary that’s equal parts razzle-dazzle and raw humanity.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for razzle-dazzle
Noun
Less razzle-dazzle and more intention.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Marat Khusnutdinov jumped on for Kastelic and, after some razzle-dazzle, McAvoy sent a backhand pass toward the top of the crease to David Pastrnak for the redirection goal for the 3-2 win.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
In this regard, the makers of some of the year’s most substantial films are reproducing razzle-dazzle strategies that, in recent times, have largely been the province of commerce-striving blockbusters.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
The result is a tribute to Liza’s resilience behind the rhinestones, a documentary that’s equal parts razzle-dazzle and raw humanity.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for razzle-dazzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzle-dazzle
Adjective
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And still, Goodell was greeted by a loud chorus of boos.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jeffrey Spadjinske, police were called to the meeting on the report that individuals in attendance were being loud and disruptive.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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King Charles and Queen Camilla are reigning supreme, bringing sparkle, charm, and plenty of dazzle for a glamorous evening at the White House.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But for all its smoke, style and sensory dazzle, the show never quite finds the pulse beneath the polish.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This means no two sensors are exactly alike, leading to noisy data and inconsistent results.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lesser known but notably noisier acts were relegated to another section of the grounds, where the Diablo Stage stood, attracting non-stop aggressive movement.—
Lina Lecaro,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Nuremberg rallies, which were Nazi mass gatherings that took place every year—with all their choreography and symbolism, pageantry and force—were turned into a propaganda film called Triumph of the Will by German director, producer, and actress Leni Riefenstahl.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Prince William gets comfy in a flashy sports car during his visit to the British Formula E team headquarters in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, on April 23.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Teams have also reportedly questioned his temperament — something that became part of his flashy on-field persona over the past couple of seasons.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sam instead proposes that the performer dance to it without music, a prompt that is followed by Anne Hathaway flinging herself across the room, dragging her body across the floor in a hypnotic spectacle that seems to convey struggle, possession, and loss of control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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And why has the trial between Musk and Altman, which is ramping up to be a true spectacle, captivated Silicon Valley?—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The glitzy event, held annually, brings together some of the most powerful people in Washington, and the journalists who cover them.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Released in 2022, the Historiques 222 is a glitzy, modern take on one of the Swiss watchmaker’s retro classics.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There will be no extra fanfare.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Chicago incident is just the latest in a string of heists resulting in the theft of the popular playing cards, which hit the market for the first time in 1999 followed by decades of fanfare.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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