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
As a blur of green countryside passed outside the windows, our first evening aboard began with decidedly less novel-worthy drama but plenty of pomp.
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Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
Aside from the pomp and politics, though, these massive events can also bring an economic boom to host cities.
—Dan Snyder, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Trump likes Charles and royal pomp, but there are potential flashpoints, not least the administration’s recent comments about UK sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
There had been one ceremony after another for the Kings’ all-time leading scorer, but Anže Kopitar’s farewell game was largely bereft of pomp, circumstance and, for his squad, offense.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
Aside from the pomp and politics, though, these massive events can also bring an economic boom to host cities.
—Dan Snyder, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Trump likes Charles and royal pomp, but there are potential flashpoints, not least the administration’s recent comments about UK sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
There had been one ceremony after another for the Kings’ all-time leading scorer, but Anže Kopitar’s farewell game was largely bereft of pomp, circumstance and, for his squad, offense.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
Noun
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The Caballero circus dynasty dates back to the turn of the 20th century in Guadalajara, with Adelaida Caballero was the first in the family to practice the joyous spectacle.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Across two extraordinary weeks, Cannes becomes a nonstop spectacle with daytime photo calls beside the Mediterranean, yacht lunches and interviews in the afternoon, followed by dazzling evening premieres on the legendary red carpet outside the Palais des Festivals.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Accessibility All public areas are thoughtfully designed for accessibility, and staff offer guidance without fanfare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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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,
Literary Hub,
22 May 2026
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Yes, fireworks, cookouts and parades will still mark the occasion.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The singer was honored as the theme of the renowned samba school Imperatriz Leopoldinense parade.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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While the pageantry of Le Mans is something to compare to, Buxton sees it as different, given its endurance racing over 24 hours and the massive circuit spreads the crowd out.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Trump loves pageantry, after all, and since Xi rolled out the red carpet for him, Maher believes that that’s why Trump was so soft and lovey-dovey toward the leader of a country that he’s been locked in a bitter trade war with for the past year and a half.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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