plural fanfares
1
: a lot of talk or activity showing that people are excited about something
The new jet was introduced with great fanfare.
2
: a short piece of music played loudly with trumpets especially to announce that someone is arriving
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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/fanfare. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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