fanfare

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Recent Examples of fanfare Another pilgrimage-worthy hotel is The Singapore EDITION, which opened on Orchard Boulevard in 2023 to much fanfare, having been conceived by the same architects behind Singapore’s lauded Jewel Changi Airport. AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025 But, without the same sort of fanfare, there’s quite an intense housing debate happening too in the suburbs, particularly North Shore municipalities better known for exclusivity than rolling out the welcome mat for those who aren’t lawyers, doctors, corporate executives, asset managers, etc. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025 Portnoy’s debut came with much fanfare ahead of the game. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Thursday night, Swift surprised fans by slipping into the stadium with little fanfare to join Kelce at the Nebraska Cornhuskers-Cincinnati Bearcats game. Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fanfare
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Noun
  • Each dish is a snapshot of the chef’s life, presented with no pomp or ego.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In a conference room inside the New York Stock Exchange, however, no champagne corks were popping and the mood was decidedly subdued despite the pomp of ringing of the closing bell.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The parade was a grand spectacle, but what was on display took it far beyond pageantry.
    Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • However, Singleton told Newsweek that parade pageantry won't solve the PLA's problems, including corruption, leadership purges, strained campaign logistics, and weak command and control.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Expect spectacle, but also a story about claiming identity and embracing power.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Topline After a quiet 2025 for comets, skywatchers may soon get a very special naked-eye spectacle in the shape of Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6).
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Strings of beads were draped on nude illusion fabric to create a mini dress and a top with cascades of glitz and glamour.
    Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Boucheron jewelry and an Omega watch addes extra glitz.
    Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Formula 1 has Monaco, with its ostentation and air of exclusivity.
    Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Never through excess or ostentation, but through quiet discipline — a meditative expression of grace.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • One of the things that make Jude Law such an interesting actor, especially in his middle age, has been his ability to direct his flamboyance and his physicality towards unlikely ends.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Jones says Lee’s versatility – ranging from her quietly powerful performance in Past Lives to more comedic roles in Russian Doll more recently The Studio – shines through in her performance as Gloria, whose outward flamboyance hides a darker reality.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
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
Noun
  • Joan and Luke had a love that was all fireworks and sexy dazzle; after Luke died, Joan married Larry, who was all ordinary-guy solidity.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The iPhone Air, on the other hand, has a bit more dazzle to it and represents the first major new design for Apple's flagship product since the iPhone X in 2017 .
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanfare. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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