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Recent Examples of fanfare
After the show, guests got a private look at the David Geffen Galleries, which just opened at LACMA to much fanfare.
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Katie Abel, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Located in Eagle Marketplace, Fiesta Guadalajara shut down with little fanfare.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
As much excitement as the arrival of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd has created for this WNBA franchise, there is just as much seething frustration within the organization at the city of Dallas over an agreement that was announced with great fanfare, only for nothing to happen.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Steinfeld, for her part, has been known to attend some of her husband's NFL games without much fanfare.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Katie Abel, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Located in Eagle Marketplace, Fiesta Guadalajara shut down with little fanfare.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026
As much excitement as the arrival of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd has created for this WNBA franchise, there is just as much seething frustration within the organization at the city of Dallas over an agreement that was announced with great fanfare, only for nothing to happen.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Steinfeld, for her part, has been known to attend some of her husband's NFL games without much fanfare.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanfare
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The traditional pomp and pageantry associated with the state opening of Parliament was overshadowed by the political intrigue, specifically the mounting speculation that Health Secretary Wes Streeting was planning to quit Starmer’s government and launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday.—
Pan Pylas,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Starmer appears to have seen off any immediate leadership challenge for now, and will hope that today’s pomp, pageantry and policy agenda can shift attention away from the current crisis.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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While the pageantry of Le Mans is something to compare to, Buxton sees it as different, given its endurance racing over 24 hours and the massive circuit spreads the crowd out.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Trump loves pageantry, after all, and since Xi rolled out the red carpet for him, Maher believes that that’s why Trump was so soft and lovey-dovey toward the leader of a country that he’s been locked in a bitter trade war with for the past year and a half.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The Caballero circus dynasty dates back to the turn of the 20th century in Guadalajara, with Adelaida Caballero was the first in the family to practice the joyous spectacle.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Across two extraordinary weeks, Cannes becomes a nonstop spectacle with daytime photo calls beside the Mediterranean, yacht lunches and interviews in the afternoon, followed by dazzling evening premieres on the legendary red carpet outside the Palais des Festivals.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Las Vegas was the hottest place to be for country's biggest stars on Sunday, May 17, and the red carpet was all about glitz, glam and, for the Stapletons, showing up for each other.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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These sleek ships flock to the glitz of nearby resorts like Cannes, but peaceful Juan-les-Pins is protected.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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The atmosphere aligns with the philosophy: no ostentation, no grand production.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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His flamboyance never tips into caricature, and along with wit and warmth there is real pain.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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For attorneys in an overcrowded marketplace, in a city with casual ethics and a weakness for flamboyance, an outlandish sales pitch can be the best way to break through.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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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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But multi-talent Eva Marija, still studying music at London’s Institute of Contemporary Performance, adds a little razzle dazzle toward the end by bringing out the violin.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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The concept of dazzle camouflage as a potential solution brought together research on vision, color theory, and weaponry and military strategy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanfare. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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