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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 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.
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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
Pacino not only opted for the lesser beard, but also plays his bespectacled character without bombast.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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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
Pacino not only opted for the lesser beard, but also plays his bespectacled character without bombast.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bombast
Noun
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The anti-American side focuses exclusively on the tragedies, usually makes slavery the chief argument for the prosecution, and dismisses the triumphs as hypocritical rhetoric.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Karbler hopes the rhetoric begins to diminish.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 Oct. 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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The entertainment industry is no stranger to individuals who espouse contested stories about screen hits, but the producers of Legacy of Lies have grown tired of his brags.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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While the sale hasn’t started just yet, there are tons of early Amazon Prime Day toy deals to get your holiday shopping started or snag a brag-worthy deal on a birthday gift.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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But the fact is, Duffy has a point, and Musk, for all his online bluster, has the weaker hand.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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But Putin will not be persuaded by bluster and self-congratulation alone.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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There has been chatter that the Tigers would force Kelly to make staffing changes if the team continued to struggle, especially on offense.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Does the subconscious chatter feel louder than usual?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Bombast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bombast. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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