Gimmick
Gimmick noun - An interesting and often novel device with a practical use.
Usage example: a laptop equipped with a carrying handle and other neat gimmicks
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Synonyms for Gimmick
Innovation and gimmick are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Innovation" instead a noun "Gimmick".
Innovation
Innovation noun - Something (as a device) created for the first time through the use of the imagination.
Gimmick and innovation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gimmick" instead a noun "Innovation".
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How words are described
| notable | notable gimmick | notable innovation |
| common | common gimmick | common innovation |
| original | original gimmick | original innovation |
| top | top gimmick | top innovation |
| Other adjectives: single, simple, stupid, actual, real, successful, big, great, little, main, famous, new, major, silly, less, last, central, Christian, biggest. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- During WWE's "ruthless aggression"(early brand extension) era, it's women's division was praised for it's "innovation", the women's genuine athleticism and (gradually) moving away from the T&A gimmick matches.
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