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Recent Examples of fanfare
Trooping the Colour is the Household Division's 265-year-old tradition of commemorating the British monarch's official birthday with an epic display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 14 June 2025
Held between June 12 to 15, 2025, this under-the-radar island will once again play host to the Cyclades Cup, a superyacht regatta that trades pomp and fanfare for pure sailing pedigree.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The team’s pink kit is seen across the globe these days, and Messi, even in the twilight of his career, still conjures emotions and fanfare usually reserved for a mega pop star.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
There was a lot of fanfare around the pick at the time, as the Eagles were making a transition at the position.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 14 June 2025
Held between June 12 to 15, 2025, this under-the-radar island will once again play host to the Cyclades Cup, a superyacht regatta that trades pomp and fanfare for pure sailing pedigree.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The team’s pink kit is seen across the globe these days, and Messi, even in the twilight of his career, still conjures emotions and fanfare usually reserved for a mega pop star.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
There was a lot of fanfare around the pick at the time, as the Eagles were making a transition at the position.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanfare
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This exceptional career conversion rate is all the more impressive given that Messi wasn’t especially prolific from free kicks in his early years after breaking into the Barcelona first team in 2004-05, with Ronaldinho, then in his swaggering pomp, understandably the team’s primary taker.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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That’s certainly the case in New Orleans, which attracts people from all over not just for the music, the history, architecture, and pageantry, but also for its distinct flavors.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The trio all have horses entered to run at Ascot, where each of the five days of high-class racing is preceded by pomp and pageantry.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Star Spangled Symphony in the Rockies Colorado Springs is famed for its annual Fourth of July spectacle with the city's Star Spangled Symphony.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The sequel promises to deliver bigger spectacle and higher stakes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Addison Rae wants it: the glitz, the chintz, the glamorous life.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Baz Luhrmann’s tale of romance centered amidst glitz, grandeur and colliding classes is the latest in Performing Arts Fort Worth’s Broadway at the Bass Series Presented by PNC Bank.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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As high heels become less of a requisite in certain arenas, the Cannes red carpet — whose ostentation is rivaled only by the Met Gala or the Oscars — is something of a final frontier.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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The pink-and-brown mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring 20s ostentation, stretches from Lake Worth to the Atlantic Ocean and contains 58 bedrooms, 33 bathrooms, three bomb shelters, a theater, a ballroom and a nine-hole golf course.—
Miami Herasld Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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In a sport reputed for its flamboyance, Malinin speaks the non-verbal language of charisma.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their taboo-breaking flamboyance — including playful moments on stage, sometimes even kissing each other on screen as a symbol of their camaraderie — adds a theatrical flair to their shows that captivates.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
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Call it a legacy of a standout awards season, but the razzmatazz of the red carpet has filtered its way into the world of nails, with crystal embellishments proving popular.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Here are just a few… Communal singing A hymn written by a dying Anglican cleric in the 1800s might not scream ‘pre-match razzmatazz’, but the pre-kick-off rendition of Abide With Me has become a staple of the build-up to FA Cup finals.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanfare. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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