Something sparkling or showy but basically valueless: the tinsel of parties and promotional events.
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Very thin sheets, strips, or threads of a glittering material used as a decoration.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Threads, strips, or sheets of metal, paper, or plastic used to produce a glittering and sparkling appearance in fabrics, yarns, or decorations.
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Something superficially attractive or glamorous but of little real worth .
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adjective
Gaudy, showy, and basically valueless.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Made of or decorated with tinsel.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Made of or covered with tinsel.
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Cheaply gaudy .
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verb-transitive
To decorate with or as if with tinsel: tinsel a Christmas tree.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To give a false sparkle to.
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verb
To interweave, overlay, or adorn with or as if with tinsel.
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To impart a specious brightness to.
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