Examples of pomp and circumstance in a Sentence
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There will be a state funeral in Washington, D.C. and all the pomp and circumstance befitting a former president.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 June 2024
Simon Brown While people seek function in their homes, in a hotel, guests are excited by pomp and circumstance, and by the escapism offered by a stay—something Heuman felt ready to tap into and explore.
—Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2023
This could take a significant moment away from Biden and the Democratic party as the official nomination at convention is historically met with fanfare and celebration, but Biden will become the official nominee virtually, perhaps without the typical pomp and circumstance.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 28 May 2024
Now, two days after the pomp and circumstance, Chastain is giving her Instagram followers a behind-the-scenes look at the ceremony.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
There’s usually pomp and circumstance [in royal couplings] but that’s not really what was there.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024
Throughout American history, social unrest, including mass anti-war protests, has impeded the traditional pomp and circumstance that marks the culmination of college for students and their families.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Then, without much pomp and circumstance, the hikers start walking.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024
But through all the pomp and circumstance, the Lions just wanted to play ball.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 June 2024
Simon Brown While people seek function in their homes, in a hotel, guests are excited by pomp and circumstance, and by the escapism offered by a stay—something Heuman felt ready to tap into and explore.
—Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2023
This could take a significant moment away from Biden and the Democratic party as the official nomination at convention is historically met with fanfare and celebration, but Biden will become the official nominee virtually, perhaps without the typical pomp and circumstance.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 28 May 2024
Now, two days after the pomp and circumstance, Chastain is giving her Instagram followers a behind-the-scenes look at the ceremony.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
There’s usually pomp and circumstance [in royal couplings] but that’s not really what was there.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024
Throughout American history, social unrest, including mass anti-war protests, has impeded the traditional pomp and circumstance that marks the culmination of college for students and their families.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Then, without much pomp and circumstance, the hikers start walking.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024
But through all the pomp and circumstance, the Lions just wanted to play ball.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
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“Pomp and circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomp%20and%20circumstance. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
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