Etymology
Origin of gimmickry
Example Sentences
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Gimmickry only goes so far for so long, especially when drawn from the same sling bag of tricks.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2025
Gimmickry in Maryland’s state finances was a thing of the past, he said.
From Washington Post • Mar. 19, 2015
Gimmickry aside, Star-Child turned out to be a work of immense power, daring and, at times, even horror.
From Time Magazine Archive
Gimmickry was no one's gimmick: even flights of fancy�veiled hats, ostrich-feather trims and dyed gold cobra coats�bespoke a hand of cool restraint.
From Time Magazine Archive
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