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as in rhetoric
boastful speech or writing
the other world leaders at the international conference had little interest in being subjected to the president's bombast
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as in grandiloquence
language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere
you need less bombast and more substance in this speech on human rights
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Recent Examples of bombast
The Townshend-esque vibe is much stronger on Argent's original version of this song, but Kiss' reinvention is a vast improvement, weeding out the prog-rock bombast while venturing into Mott the Hoople territory.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The president’s bombast and capriciousness have led many European countries to increase their defense spending—a positive outcome, to be sure, and not inherently at odds with the notion of a unified, geopolitical West.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Ciel Dubai Marina This record-breaking approach is emblematic of the intent and sheer bombast with which Dubai is reshaping the travel and tourism market, with a strong focus on foreign investment and wealthy visitors.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But recently, the family has taken a decidedly different tack—less Trumpian bombast, and more sober promotion of its crypto businesses.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2025
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The president’s bombast and capriciousness have led many European countries to increase their defense spending—a positive outcome, to be sure, and not inherently at odds with the notion of a unified, geopolitical West.
—Stewart Patrick, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
Ciel Dubai Marina This record-breaking approach is emblematic of the intent and sheer bombast with which Dubai is reshaping the travel and tourism market, with a strong focus on foreign investment and wealthy visitors.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But recently, the family has taken a decidedly different tack—less Trumpian bombast, and more sober promotion of its crypto businesses.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombast
Noun
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While Petro repeatedly promoted the idea of a return to Gran Colombia, his right-hand man, Benedetti played down the president’s rhetoric.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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For executives who depend on cross-border production and financing, the rhetoric adds another layer of uncertainty.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Much of that singularity was centered in McCarthy’s prose, which ricocheted—sometimes gracefully, sometimes jarringly—between gruff matter-of-factness and soaring, biblical grandiloquence.—
Alex Shephard,
The New Republic,
13 June 2023
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Several of them can fly, and all have at least a touch of grandiloquence to them.—
Michael Nordine,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2022
Noun
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The album is a hot mess of conflicted emotions, empty braggadocio, poor technique, and heartbreaking yet tiresome crying jags.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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The first singles from Carey’s 16th album are dripping with braggadocio with her inimitable voice wafting like smoke.—
Matthew Schnipper,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hammy magniloquence risks alienating viewers, not just for an evening but for life, as does obscurity.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
15 Mar. 2018
Noun
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Sports radio can be loud and raucous, blaring with bluster and bellowing.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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Typically, the deadlines include increasing levels of bluster, followed by an inevitable agreement, as was the case with Fox and NBC.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Famed for launching Downton Abbey, the network has been courting sale interest for well over a year, but for all the industry chatter and press speculation, ITV’s silence has been stony.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the case of Copeland, has noted that his name has not even been brought up within WWE, even with the online chatter.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Bombast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombast. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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