pomp and circumstance

noun

: impressive formal activities or ceremonies

Examples of pomp and circumstance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The White House is describing the pomp and circumstance of the three-day visit, including a military review, formal state dinner, and multiple meetings and sit-downs, as a demonstration of respect. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026

Choose something with rewear potential; an elopement is the perfect excuse to forgo some of the traditional pomp and circumstance in favor of a gown that feels special enough for the occasion, yet effortless enough to live a life beyond it. — Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Setting the table Trump and Xi last convened at a state dinner in Beijing in mid-May, part of a whirlwind summit heavy on pomp and circumstance but ultimately lacking in deliverables. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Still, there was much pomp and circumstance at the gala in July, and many thousands of dollars’ worth of clothing and jewelry plus plenty of vertiginous heels negotiating with the gravel. — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for pomp and circumstance

• advance
• askance
• enhance
• expanse
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• romance
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• glance