fanfare

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Recent Examples of fanfare 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 But even without the fanfare, this Wailea stunner is a prime destination for those whose idea of a vacation is simply beach, sun and pool. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fanfare
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Noun
  • Beyond the pomp, analysts are watching whether the trio may signal closer defence relations following a pact signed by Russia and North Korea in June 2024, and a similar alliance between Beijing and Pyongyang, an outcome that may alter the military calculus in the Asia-Pacific region.
    Joe Cash, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Collectively, these four viral posts expertly trolling Belichick pomp received nearly 225,000 likes, were reposted 11,000 times, and were picked by media outlets such as Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, and USA Today.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 3 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
  • The skull of a brown bear discovered in 2016 at the Viminacium amphitheatre in Serbia and recently analyzed provides the first physical evidence of the species’ involvement in Roman spectacles, as well as insights into its life in captivity, according to the study.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Zhou’s theatrical vision explores humor, sensuality, and existential themes, resulting in garments that blur the boundaries of fashion, sculpture, and spectacle.
    Essence, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s–40s chic attire while enjoying casino games, raffles, and live entertainment that channels the glitz of old Harlem.
    Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Although some stars had long-standing relationships with A-list fashion designers—Audrey Hepburn with Givenchy, Liza Minnelli with Halston—others turned to the Vegas-style glitz of homegrown Hollywood dressmakers such as Bob Mackie and Nolan Miller, or made their own clothes, as Moore did.
    Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Never through excess or ostentation, but through quiet discipline — a meditative expression of grace.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Their minimalist bottles and containers photograph beautifully, their price points signal exclusivity without screaming ostentation, and their international origins provide cultural cache.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Hallways, for example, have terrazzo flooring, curved edges and rounded doorways that provide a stately counterpoint to Faena’s flamboyance.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 3 July 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
  • Getting swept at Fenway Park following the trade deadline diminished the dazzle of Carlos Correa’s acquisition.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025

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