razzle-dazzle
noun
raz·zle-daz·zle
ˌra-zəl-ˈda-zəl 
1
: a state of confusion or hilarity
2
: a complex maneuver (as in sports) designed to confuse an opponent
3
: a confusing or colorful often gaudy action or display
razzle-dazzle
adjective
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There were moments that just had a widescreen B&W image of the live band hovering over the stage that were nearly as compelling as anything in a more razzle-dazzle mode.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The promotional video doesn’t show any specifics, just general Vegas razzle-dazzle, but just imagine running into Tom Schwartz by the ice machine.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 12 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere, Goldberg and Griffin's razzle-dazzle of a duet is hardly the first musical production The View has put on amid serious developments.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Jackson seemed to represent the audience’s expectations for a halftime show performer: razzle-dazzle, patriotism, and gratitude to be on such a grand stage.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The promotional video doesn’t show any specifics, just general Vegas razzle-dazzle, but just imagine running into Tom Schwartz by the ice machine.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 12 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere, Goldberg and Griffin's razzle-dazzle of a duet is hardly the first musical production The View has put on amid serious developments.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Jackson seemed to represent the audience’s expectations for a halftime show performer: razzle-dazzle, patriotism, and gratitude to be on such a grand stage.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Razzle-dazzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razzle-dazzle. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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