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
Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center opens with some pomp, much circumstance
LA JOLLA — Hello, Conrad!
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Held between June 12 to 15, 2025, this under-the-radar island will once again play host to the Cyclades Cup, a superyacht regatta that trades pomp and fanfare for pure sailing pedigree.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Just weeks ago, Qatari officials welcomed President Donald Trump to Doha with pomp, circumstance, and a $400 million jet.
—Jack Burnham, National Review, 7 June 2025
An American pope: WATCH: Video shows Robert Prevost introduced as Pope Leo XIV at Vatican balcony
Francis eschewed a lot of the pomp and pretense of the papacy, living in a simple apartment, riding in a Fiat and adopting a more humble, accessible air than most of his predecessors.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Held between June 12 to 15, 2025, this under-the-radar island will once again play host to the Cyclades Cup, a superyacht regatta that trades pomp and fanfare for pure sailing pedigree.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Just weeks ago, Qatari officials welcomed President Donald Trump to Doha with pomp, circumstance, and a $400 million jet.
—Jack Burnham, National Review, 7 June 2025
An American pope: WATCH: Video shows Robert Prevost introduced as Pope Leo XIV at Vatican balcony
Francis eschewed a lot of the pomp and pretense of the papacy, living in a simple apartment, riding in a Fiat and adopting a more humble, accessible air than most of his predecessors.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
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Star Spangled Symphony in the Rockies Colorado Springs is famed for its annual Fourth of July spectacle with the city's Star Spangled Symphony.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The sequel promises to deliver bigger spectacle and higher stakes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology partnered to build the project, which opened in early June to much fanfare.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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But its chef and founder Aitor Zabala — who apprenticed under José Andrés in his native Barcelona — had faith in his tasting-menu concept, and in November 2024 Somni returned to even greater fanfare and acclaim.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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Conversely, hard power is demonstrated by, say, a military exercise, such as a parade featuring tanks.—
Jennifer Boulanger,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bombers fly over Red Square during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 7, 2017.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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That’s certainly the case in New Orleans, which attracts people from all over not just for the music, the history, architecture, and pageantry, but also for its distinct flavors.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The trio all have horses entered to run at Ascot, where each of the five days of high-class racing is preceded by pomp and pageantry.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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