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as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
that free dinner is just a sales gimmick to get you to listen to their sales pitch
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as in gadget
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
a car equipped with a parking spot locator and other neat gimmicks
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as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
the deal sounds too good to be true, so make sure there aren't any gimmicks
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Recent Examples of gimmick
But opponents from his own party are dismissing his policies as political gimmicks which will be ineffective.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
However, that gimmick couldn’t be further from his actual personality.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The thing about gimmicks that seem too good to be true is that, eventually, the fantasy fades.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
Four years later, however, the gimmick refuses to go away and at this point is overstaying its welcome, like a really bad ingrown hair.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
However, that gimmick couldn’t be further from his actual personality.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The thing about gimmicks that seem too good to be true is that, eventually, the fantasy fades.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
Four years later, however, the gimmick refuses to go away and at this point is overstaying its welcome, like a really bad ingrown hair.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimmick
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Back-to-school reality:Campus shootings rose dramatically last year Sheriff: Suspect used a 'ruse' to gain entry to the school The shooting occurred shortly after 1 p.m. local time on Wednesday, according to Honea.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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They were given out-of-state weather reports to help play up the ruse in their small talk with customers.Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Published on January 10, 2025 By Bryan Hood Lenovo/LG/Halliday/Honda For tech obsessives and gadget junkies there’s no better time of the year than the beginning of January.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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Still, these vanguards in the wearable industry are pushing us toward an era when always-listening gadgets on our wrists and heads could grow to be more helpful.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 8 Jan. 2025
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The flag of the Islamic State group was on the truck's trailer hitch, the FBI said.ERIC TUCKER, JIM MUSTIAN, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
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The flag of the Islamic State group was on the truck’s trailer hitch, the FBI said.Eric Tucker, Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The scheme, initiated by the Bauadvisor dog services company, launched on Sunday in Rome at four major cultural sites, among them the Museum of the Ara Pacis, the MAXXI museum of contemporary art, and Castel Sant’Angelo.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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The scheme, which launches on January 14th, is only available in Korea for now, with expansion to other countries planned for the future.Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The tour emphasizes financial literacy and provides critical tools to help students navigate the cost of college while empowering them to pursue their dreams.Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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Without these important monitoring tools, firefighters and forecasters would have to rely on ground reports, which could be delayed or unavailable at times.Meredith Garofalo, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Research also shows that for men of all ages, just one to three hours of walking per week significantly reduces the risk of prostate cancer.Sammy Rubin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Using an outdated browser increases the risk of being targeted by attacks that could have been prevented with a simple update.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nanna has since learned new tricks and is starting potty training.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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One of the best tricks to staying healthy is to base yourself near a gym.Annie Daly, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
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Furthermore, consider engaging experts to supplement internal capabilities, as specialists can help bring best practices and assist organizations with avoiding common pitfalls like misaligned expectations and underestimated budgets and timelines.Andrei Kasyanau, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Birdwatching tourism in Colombia has so far managed to avoid many of these pitfalls.Benji Jones, Vox, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Gimmick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimmick. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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