1
: a short and lively sounding of trumpets
2
: a showy outward display
Examples of fanfare in a Sentence
The new jet was introduced with great fanfare.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
As much excitement as the arrival of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd has created for this WNBA franchise, there is just as much seething frustration within the organization at the city of Dallas over an agreement that was announced with great fanfare, only for nothing to happen.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Minter called his wife after attending Orioles’ Opening Day festivities and marveled at the fanfare.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Steinfeld, for her part, has been known to attend some of her husband's NFL games without much fanfare.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
As much excitement as the arrival of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd has created for this WNBA franchise, there is just as much seething frustration within the organization at the city of Dallas over an agreement that was announced with great fanfare, only for nothing to happen.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Minter called his wife after attending Orioles’ Opening Day festivities and marveled at the fanfare.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Steinfeld, for her part, has been known to attend some of her husband's NFL games without much fanfare.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanfare. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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fanfare
noun
fan·fare
ˈfan-ˌfa(ə)r 
-ˌfe(ə)r
: a short stirring tune played by trumpets
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