as in spectacle
the impressive decorations, music, clothing etc., that are part of some formal events
the pomp of a royal ceremony
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Recent Examples of pomp
Adelman, 86, is known for his casual approach, shrugging off the pomp that usually comes with his position.
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John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
In a restaurant town flooded with Frenchness, Chateau Royale offers a welcome sense of cheeky self-awareness, with a backward-looking menu that embraces all the Gallic pomp and dairy fat of an earlier age.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
When Vladimir Putin’s plane touches down in New Delhi on Thursday, he will be met with the pomp and ceremony reserved for one of India’s most steadfast partners.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
With the exception of Howle’s fictional Thomas, the Brits, based on real-life figures, are represented here with an assortment of pomp, cluelessness, arrogance and cruelty, all of it smartly played and never cartoonish.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
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John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
In a restaurant town flooded with Frenchness, Chateau Royale offers a welcome sense of cheeky self-awareness, with a backward-looking menu that embraces all the Gallic pomp and dairy fat of an earlier age.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
When Vladimir Putin’s plane touches down in New Delhi on Thursday, he will be met with the pomp and ceremony reserved for one of India’s most steadfast partners.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
With the exception of Howle’s fictional Thomas, the Brits, based on real-life figures, are represented here with an assortment of pomp, cluelessness, arrogance and cruelty, all of it smartly played and never cartoonish.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
Noun
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The Clydesdales have become a Super Bowl favorite, and their appearance in 2026 will mark their 48th overall in the advertising roster of the gridiron spectacle.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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It’s become largely focussed on creating spectacles, such as the No Kings protests, that can mobilize large numbers of people at breakneck speed to march, sign petitions, and contribute money.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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While Debí Tirar Más Fotos began with less fanfare compared to Bad Bunny’s past blockbuster releases, its early reception spoke to the power of good music traveling on its own merits.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rong Niu has grown somewhat accustomed to the fanfare over decades performing at NBA, WNBA and college basketball games — her first halftime show was a Los Angeles Clippers game in 1993.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Shamrock Club's parade will follow its typical route.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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From the get-go, Tesla owners enjoyed a parade of new features rolled out via software downloads.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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The impulse will be toward heat-seeking virality, not pomp and pageantry.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wrestlers ranging from 5 years old to adults swirled all around, adding to the pomp and pageantry.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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