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Recent Examples of fanfare
Three months earlier, an X account launched with little fanfare.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
When Feld Entertainment unveiled a new edition of the circus with much fanfare in 2023, the only animal in it was a mechanical robot dog and while there was some comedy, traditional circus clowns were not a part of it.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
David Pierce, Hayden Field, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy discuss all the ways Amazon’s team had to catch up to products like Siri, the devious and clever tests the team ran to see how people would use the device, and why Bezos decided to launch the Echo with no fanfare at all.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 5 Apr. 2026
In the pre-Covid era, big box retailers pushed inclusive sizing with fanfare.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
When Feld Entertainment unveiled a new edition of the circus with much fanfare in 2023, the only animal in it was a mechanical robot dog and while there was some comedy, traditional circus clowns were not a part of it.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
David Pierce, Hayden Field, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy discuss all the ways Amazon’s team had to catch up to products like Siri, the devious and clever tests the team ran to see how people would use the device, and why Bezos decided to launch the Echo with no fanfare at all.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 5 Apr. 2026
In the pre-Covid era, big box retailers pushed inclusive sizing with fanfare.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanfare
Noun
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The exact origin of the festival is unclear, but according to historical records, Lohri was celebrated with much pomp in the Punjab region during the reign of the Sikh maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Leo's events in Monaco were marked by all the usual protocol and pomp of a papal tour abroad.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While there’s no doubt the New England Patriots have long since passed the Red Sox in terms of popularity, Week 1 at Gillette Stadium has nowhere near the charm and pageantry of Opening Day at Fenway.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pageantry of the event, seeing the royal family gathered together, Kate Middleton’s fashion, and, yes, Prince Louis’s antics, be they in the carriage procession or on the Buckingham Palace balcony.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
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The whole thing was a striking visual spectacle, too — waves of musicians rising from both sides, backup singers swaying and clapping, spotlights sweeping across the floor as a roaming camera zipped through the crowd like a drone that had just discovered country music.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, Coachella’s other two headliners, Bad Bunny and Blackpink, put on elaborate main-stage spectacles over the weekend that by most accounts left fans feeling both stimulated and satisfied.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The country icon might be all glitz and glam, but her contribution to the health center goes far beyond an applauding namesake.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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Spanning up to 1,560 square feet, the six Signature Suites are decked out with 19th-century frescoes, gilded salons, marble fireplaces, and tall windows, evoking the glitz and glamor of a bygone era.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 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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Not so much for your music as your…not flamboyance, but exuberance, maybe, or whimsy—qualities in vanishingly short supply with our current crop of male pop stars who don’t make backflips a fixture of their live performances.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of artists, collectors, curators and gallerists descend on the city, swelling an already vibrant local scene with a global reach into a week of discovery, creative adventure and fashion flamboyance.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 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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Her Piviano pointed-toe pumps from Jessica Simpson featured a transparent mesh upper covered in rhinestone stripes that gave it a little extra dazzle.—
Tara Larson,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her midi-length skirt kept the dazzle going with crystals running down the front and back of the revealing piece.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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