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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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From South India and Sri Lanka come emphatic roasts and stews, the pageantry of lamprais (a whole meal baked in banana leaf) and lacy hoppers, fermented rice flour pancakes with sides that slope upward as if in bloom.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Exactly how the organization intends to fuse patriotic pageantry with a global soccer tournament remains unclear.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
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The performance in German and English is on all levels the kind of theatrical spectacle that makes Broadway seem like a dying street in Nowheresville.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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By pairing Eilish with Cameron in all the marketing, the hope was maybe that the film would appeal not just to concert fans but to more casual film fans who know Cameron can deliver a spectacle.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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The immediate impact is one of glitz and daring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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One of our favorite celeb couples, Ciara and Russell Wilson, brought glitz and polished glamour to the room, and as always, the NFL player was a gentleman, kissing her hand and making room for his queen to shine.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 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 18 May. 2026.
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