Glitz
noun
Excessive showiness or sparkle, especially in a tasteless or vulgar way.
She was unimpressed by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.
Often appears as...
- glitz and glamour
- hollywood glitz
noun
Excessive showiness or sparkle, especially in a tasteless or vulgar way.
She was unimpressed by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.
Often appears as...
- glitz and glamour
- hollywood glitz
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Nuance
Glitz often implies something is flashy in a superficial or shallow way.
The party had a lot of glitz, but it felt empty and superficial.
Pro Tip 2/3Vulgarity Hint
'Glitz' can suggest poor taste or a lack of sophistication, despite appearances.
Her dress was pure glitz, too gaudy for an elegant event.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connotation
In American culture, 'glitz' is often associated with Las Vegas or Hollywood.
He loved the glitz of Las Vegas' neon lights and lively casinos.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Nuance
Glitz often implies something is flashy in a superficial or shallow way.
The party had a lot of glitz, but it felt empty and superficial.
Pro Tip 2/3Vulgarity Hint
'Glitz' can suggest poor taste or a lack of sophistication, despite appearances.
Her dress was pure glitz, too gaudy for an elegant event.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connotation
In American culture, 'glitz' is often associated with Las Vegas or Hollywood.
He loved the glitz of Las Vegas' neon lights and lively casinos.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Nuance
Glitz often implies something is flashy in a superficial or shallow way.
The party had a lot of glitz, but it felt empty and superficial.
Pro Tip 2/3Vulgarity Hint
'Glitz' can suggest poor taste or a lack of sophistication, despite appearances.
Her dress was pure glitz, too gaudy for an elegant event.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connotation
In American culture, 'glitz' is often associated with Las Vegas or Hollywood.
He loved the glitz of Las Vegas' neon lights and lively casinos.
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appreciate though man it's a sanctuary for a place they can hide out get away from the glitz and glam the hurly-burly all the noise of modern life the pressures to keep up with the Joneses I
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appreciate though man it's a sanctuary for a place they can hide out get away from the glitz and glam the hurly-burly all the noise of modern life the pressures to keep up with the Joneses I
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Quote examples
Lisa Frank
American Businesswoman
I would say there is probably a little bit of me in each character. But Purrscilla is a lot like me because she is very into glam and glitz and jewelry and everything very girly. And some of the jewelry in the illustration is even my own jewelry. But I'm not a cat fan - that's the only thing! I'm a dog person.
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Josh Keaton
American Actor
I've learned that being a superhero isn't all glitz and glamour. We think if we have a special power, our problem will go away. It's just a new set of problems. Being a superhero alienates you and separates you from humanity. As Spiderman famously said, 'With great power comes great responsibility.
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Emilia Wickstead
New Zealander Designer
It's about having that nice balance. I think that's the answer to today's modern girl who is on the run. She's throwing on something before she goes out, but I still believe in the glitz and the glamour of everything and making that come to life.
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Nidhhi Agerwal
Indian Actress
As an outsider, it appears that celebrities lead such a glamorous life but once you are a part of it, you realise the hard work hidden behind that glitz.
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Susanna Reid
I do think the glitz of reality stars and social media is changing our society. At 20, I barely wore make-up and rarely visited a hairdresser.
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Werner Herzog
German Director
I live my life outside of the glitz and glamour of the red carpet events, and so you'll never see me there. I'm never at parties.
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Lois Lowry
American Writer
There are those, I think, who are attracted to the glitz of celebrity life. I am not one of them.
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Andy Cohen
American Producer
TV was my hobby. I loved the glitz. I loved how hot everybody was.
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Martin Henderson
New Zealander Actor
Sometimes America gets tempted by the glitz and glamour.
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Emily Deschanel
American Actress
I'm not into any glitz or glamor or anything like that.
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Lisa Frank
American Businesswoman
I would say there is probably a little bit of me in each character. But Purrscilla is a lot like me because she is very into glam and glitz and jewelry and everything very girly. And some of the jewelry in the illustration is even my own jewelry. But I'm not a cat fan - that's the only thing! I'm a dog person.
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Josh Keaton
American Actor
I've learned that being a superhero isn't all glitz and glamour. We think if we have a special power, our problem will go away. It's just a new set of problems. Being a superhero alienates you and separates you from humanity. As Spiderman famously said, 'With great power comes great responsibility.
Quote examples
Emilia Wickstead
New Zealander Designer
It's about having that nice balance. I think that's the answer to today's modern girl who is on the run. She's throwing on something before she goes out, but I still believe in the glitz and the glamour of everything and making that come to life.
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Nidhhi Agerwal
Indian Actress
As an outsider, it appears that celebrities lead such a glamorous life but once you are a part of it, you realise the hard work hidden behind that glitz.
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Susanna Reid
I do think the glitz of reality stars and social media is changing our society. At 20, I barely wore make-up and rarely visited a hairdresser.
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Werner Herzog
German Director
I live my life outside of the glitz and glamour of the red carpet events, and so you'll never see me there. I'm never at parties.
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Lois Lowry
American Writer
There are those, I think, who are attracted to the glitz of celebrity life. I am not one of them.
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Andy Cohen
American Producer
TV was my hobby. I loved the glitz. I loved how hot everybody was.
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Martin Henderson
New Zealander Actor
Sometimes America gets tempted by the glitz and glamour.
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Emily Deschanel
American Actress
I'm not into any glitz or glamor or anything like that.
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