gimmicks

noun

Definition of gimmicksnext
plural of gimmick
1
as in ruses
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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2
as in gadgets
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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3
as in hitches
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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  1. gadgets
  2. devices
  3. pitfalls
Noun
  • From trending gadgets to must-have home essentials, these top picks are sure to sell out fast—don’t miss your chance to grab them.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Home chefs and kitchenware aficionados will be happy to hear that there are lots of good deals being cooked up this time around—there are markdowns on appliances and gadgets abound.
    Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of gadgets
Noun
  • Some of the new security and privacy advances—live threat detection and cellular network defense, for example—may or may not hit Samsung devices on release.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Testers tipped over the space heaters to test the auto shutoff, noted hot surfaces on each heater, and tested connectivity via apps or smart devices when applicable.
    Katie Begley, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of devices
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  • The majority of the region has emerged relatively unscathed, but the challenge of managing public perception remains a lesson in the power—and potential pitfalls—of modern media coverage.
    Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Adhering to data privacy and intellectual property rights not only helps reduce overheads but also avoids potential ethical and legal pitfalls.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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