pomp and circumstance

noun

: impressive formal activities or ceremonies

Examples of pomp and circumstance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

For occasions like a proposal that require a little more pomp and circumstance, Cameron steps up his fragrance game with a Ralph Lauren cologne. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Pre-race celebrations were filled with pomp and circumstance. — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026

There has been a lot of hype, pomp and circumstance this year around the nation’s semiquincentennial, so why not toast America250 with this very special whiskey? — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for pomp and circumstance

• advance
• askance
• enhance
• expanse
• finance
• freelance
• mischance
• perchance
• romance
• chance
• dance
• glance