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Each dish is a snapshot of the chef’s life, presented with no pomp or ego.—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025 In a conference room inside the New York Stock Exchange, however, no champagne corks were popping and the mood was decidedly subdued despite the pomp of ringing of the closing bell.—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025 Beyond the pomp, analysts are watching whether the trio may signal closer defence relations following a pact signed by Russia and North Korea in June 2024, and a similar alliance between Beijing and Pyongyang, an outcome that may alter the military calculus in the Asia-Pacific region.—Joe Cash, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Collectively, these four viral posts expertly trolling Belichick pomp received nearly 225,000 likes, were reposted 11,000 times, and were picked by media outlets such as Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, and USA Today.—Sean Gregory, Time, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pomp
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Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French pompe, from Latin pompa procession, pomp, from Greek pompē act of sending, escort, procession, pomp, from pempein to send
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