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Standing in the gap for the guys who omit the pomp and circumstance and opt for sentimental, simple and heartfelt proposals was Chris Pratt's Fletcher Flemson from 2009's Bride Wars.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
However, for all their pomp and circumstance, the prizes have not been untouched by scandals.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
What you get thrown into after is a tremendous amount of pomp and circumstance.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
The Academy Awards have long been Hollywood’s biggest night, and with that distinction comes the expectation of a certain level of pomp and circumstance on its red carpet.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
However, for all their pomp and circumstance, the prizes have not been untouched by scandals.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
What you get thrown into after is a tremendous amount of pomp and circumstance.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
The Academy Awards have long been Hollywood’s biggest night, and with that distinction comes the expectation of a certain level of pomp and circumstance on its red carpet.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pomp and circumstance
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“Pomp and circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomp%20and%20circumstance. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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