pomp and circumstance

noun

: impressive formal activities or ceremonies

Examples of pomp and circumstance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This sure is a whole lot of pomp and circumstance for mere acceptance. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2023 In April, amid pomp and circumstance, the commander in chief of the IRGC claimed that the group had invented a device that could detect the novel coronavirus from 328 feet away. Ali Reza Eshraghi, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2020 More than just pomp and circumstance, the ceremonies mark when students are handed the most coveted testimonial in academic life: A diploma. Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 1 June 2024 Loading your audio article LONDON — There was plenty of pomp and circumstance at London Stadium on Saturday afternoon when the Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies took their talents across the pond for a two-game series. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 June 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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