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- adjective Resembling, or characteristic of a
gimmick . - adjective Containing gimmicks.
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Examples
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Some might call it gimmicky; I still think stuff like that is cool.
Archive 2005-06-01 KaneCitizen 2005
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At first, I thought it was a bit "gimmicky" - usually camera manufacturers 'tack on' video as a bonus feature just because they can.
Icrontic Brian Ambrozy 2008
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Luckily, I've found the story -- it's condensing it into 250 words of something "fresh" and "interesting" but not "hooky" and "gimmicky" -- and please, yes, let's add well-written -- that's kicking tail with me.
HH Com 426 Miss Snark 2006
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Penn: I feel like at this point, it's a little gimmicky, which is good.
The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post Jen Chaney 2011
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And if the publisher has no history of publishing hateful works, and if the editor and owner both of such sterling reputations for being nice people and friends to all, then what on Earth would make their authors house authors, it sounds like? believe these two would allow hateful or ignorant or "gimmicky" works in the anthology?
My Final Word on LLD Press jimhines 2010
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There is about as much tension inherent in this kind of gimmicky storytelling as there is in making the audience listen to an answering machine message.
Boing Boing 2008
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Personally, I would call these types of toothbrushes "gimmicky," because like a conventional toothbrush, they only clean what they touch.
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.: Mouth Health: Are Sonic Toothbrushes Really Better? 2010
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Cross off CBS 'gimmicky' Ex List 'off your viewing schedule - USATODAY. com
Cross off CBS' gimmicky 'Ex List' off your viewing schedule 2008
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Personally, I would call these types of toothbrushes "gimmicky," because like a conventional toothbrush, they only clean what they touch.
Thomas P. Connelly, D.D.S.: Mouth Health: Are Sonic Toothbrushes Really Better? 2010
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Every single shot was framed like an exquisite classical sculpture or painting , and what you guys have been calling "gimmicky" on this website can be overdone - yes.
James Cameron Explains Why Hollywood is Screwing Up 3D « FirstShowing.net 2010
shanvrolijk commented on the word gimmicky
gimmicky selection
January 24, 2018