fanfare

noun

Definition of fanfarenext
as in pomp

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Recent Examples of fanfare In New York, tall ships, with their masts, rigging and white sails outlined against a blue sky, made a procession around the Statue of Liberty and up the Hudson River, recalling the fanfare around America’s 200th anniversary in 1976. — Steven Sloan, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot to much fanfare on July 3, with the couple wearing his-and-hers Dior looks by Jonathan Anderson. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Across the country, a similar story is quietly unfolding beneath the fireworks and fanfare of America’s semiquincentennial. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in August after two years of dating, to much fanfare. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fanfare
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanfare
  1. pomp
  2. pageantry
  3. spectacle
  4. glitz
  5. ostentation
  6. flamboyance
  7. razzmatazz
  8. dazzle
Noun
  • This is a charming center-of-town property with tons of old-school pomp.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • In a tunnel as both teams prepared to take the pitch for the pomp of the two national anthems, out of view of the crowd, Norwegian star Erling Haaland was hugging or dapping his opponents.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of pomp
Noun
  • Pasolini’s emphasis on the violence and mystery of Bronze Age life extends to elaborate presentations of religious pageantry, including human sacrifice, that are both choreographic and anthropological, in images as formalized as the onscreen action.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
  • All the hype and pageantry of an impending Conor McGregor return to the UFC Octagon on Saturday night blew up in smoke within seconds.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of pageantry
Noun
  • Euromonitor forecasts that the global eyewear industry (including contact lenses, spectacles, and sunglasses) will be worth $171 billion in 2026, up 4% in current terms.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026
  • The ongoing World Cup has made for a spectacle simply not seen elsewhere — maybe not even in Argentina.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of spectacle
Noun
  • Barbados, then, despite its surface glitz and historic glamour, is attracting a broader crowd than ever.
    — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • Stewart’s sandals stand out thanks to their shimmery straps, and this pair from Clarks features metallic leather with just as much glitz.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of glitz
Noun
  • The packaging and philosophy emphasize sustainability and collectibility without ostentation, aligning with a growing desire for thoughtful luxury.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • While Vico has been careful to avoid any kind of ostentation, Argentaia offers a spa, a tennis court, a stunning 100-foot saltwater infinity pool overlooking the valley, and a movie theater.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Definition of ostentation
Noun
  • Emma’s resistance to the bland wholesomeness of recovery spaces speaks to a familiar cultural trope across media, in films and television shows; that sobriety is where flamboyance goes to die.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • Since then, flamboyances of flamingos—the collective noun for the birds—have competed with oranges to symbolize the state.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2026
Definition of flamboyance
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of razzmatazz
Noun
  • For a discerning audience seeking depth over dazzle, these debut offerings mark not just a launch but the beginning of a new chapter in wearable wanderlust.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Queen Mathilde, Princess Elisabeth and Empress Masakao of Japan also brought the dazzle with their headwear, sporting the Nine Provinces Tiara, the Brabant Laurel Wreath Tiara and Princess Chichibu's Diamond Honeysuckle Tiara, respectively.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Definition of dazzle

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