1
: a short and lively sounding of trumpets
2
: a showy outward display
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The new jet was introduced with great fanfare.
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In 2000, the United States helped China over the finish line in joining the World Trade Organization, ushering the country into the liberal capitalist trading system with much fanfare.
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
Let a pair of Dries Van Noten sneakers anchor the look with minimal fanfare.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
In 2000, the United States helped China over the finish line in joining the World Trade Organization, ushering the country into the liberal capitalist trading system with much fanfare.
—Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
In Texas last November, his counsel instituted a legal proceeding with much fanfare and bluster.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanfare. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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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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