glitz and glamour
Dazzling surface appeal
Glitz and glamour refers to flashy, dazzling showiness—the sparkle and allure of wealth, fame, or high society.
The phrase is nearly fixed, the two words reinforcing each other: glitz suggests surface shine, glamour adds seductive appeal.
Often used with mild skepticism about superficiality: She was drawn to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- red carpet eventFormal celebrity gathering
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
- flamboyanceShowy, confident style
Hollywood · chandeliers · shine · diamonds · gala · celebrity culture · haute couture · fashion show · opulence · gold leaf · allure · Vegas strip · dazzle · shimmer · awards ceremony · stardom · fame · tuxedos
glitz and glamourausterity
Enforced economic stringency
simplicity · plainness · minimalism · subtlety · restraint
glitz and glamoursubstance
Physical material with mass
authenticity · depth · genuineness · realness · grit
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