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Recent Examples of fanfare
The incident comes just four days after Mayor Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, to much fanfare, announced the Bronx had officially been split into two distinct NYPD patrol commands, a restructuring many hope will help fight disproportionately high crime rates in the borough.
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
It was published about 10 days after now-WNBA star, Brittney Griner publicly came out during the WNBA Draft, which earned her much praise but little fanfare.
—Eryn Mathewson, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Accessibility All public areas are thoughtfully designed for accessibility, and staff offer guidance without fanfare.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The regional winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize were announced on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 to the usual fanfare and traditional publication of the winning stories by Granta.
—Literary Hub, 22 May 2026
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
It was published about 10 days after now-WNBA star, Brittney Griner publicly came out during the WNBA Draft, which earned her much praise but little fanfare.
—Eryn Mathewson, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Accessibility All public areas are thoughtfully designed for accessibility, and staff offer guidance without fanfare.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The regional winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize were announced on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 to the usual fanfare and traditional publication of the winning stories by Granta.
—Literary Hub, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanfare
Noun
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There aren’t crowds of excited supporters or the pomp of champagne glasses and white tablecloths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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But the Dodgers scored a run off Mason Miller (introduced with pomp and video flames on the scoreboard as ‘The Reaper’) in the ninth inning and beat him and the San Diego Padres, 5-4, on Tuesday night.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The Calendimaggio festival, held each May, fills the town with medieval pageantry and music, while various religious feasts throughout the year bring color and tradition to the piazzas.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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From sunrise until the race ended, the pageantry, the competition, the closeness, never seen before.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In fact, in a time when artificial intelligence imperils the livelihoods – and lives – of laborers across economic classes, sumptuous spectacle can be an act of resistance in its own right.—
Eileen G'Sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Every four years, soccer fans around the globe go berserk over the World Cup, but in host cities like Los Angeles, the worldwide spectacle feels bittersweet and financially out of reach.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Holly Madison quickly discovered that beneath Hollywood's glitz and glamour lurked a much darker reality.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Despite its proximity to the rocking scene in St-Tropez, six miles away, this discreet little oasis feels a world away from the high-octane glitz.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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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
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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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These flourishes, recalling New York’s Jazz Age flamboyance, give the vast interior its fizz — and will inevitably have value engineers salivating to trim, slice, and simplify.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Nobody wants to hear this — not Eisenhower, not Krick and definitely not Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (Damian Lewis, leaning into the flamboyance).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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But for all the glitz and razzmatazz of Saturday’s grand final in Vienna, Austria, the song contest, in which acts representing different, mostly European countries compete to win a public and jury vote, was largely overshadowed by the politics surrounding it.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
16 May 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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Baoase is also transporting, as any memorable hotel should be, with a strong Asian-esque design that includes ubiquitous Balinese Hindu statues, idols, and sculptures, and a reliance on simplicity over dazzle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The embellished design features an array of glittery gems and ombré crystals scattered across the slim straps, giving the shoes a jewel-like shine and more of a show girl-worthy dazzle.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanfare. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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