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
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.
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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
But beneath the pomp, what’s really at stake is Riyadh’s role in the new regional security architecture taking shape across the Middle East.
—semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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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
But beneath the pomp, what’s really at stake is Riyadh’s role in the new regional security architecture taking shape across the Middle East.
—semafor.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
Noun
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But a few weeks ago, one resident decided to look past the spectacle.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Mather Overlook, situated along the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, is a great place to stop and admire the nighttime spectacle.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The series, which garnered extreme fanfare for years, remains one of the most vital shows for Gen Z, showcasing a family living in Staten Island with connections to the mafia.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Nissan has decided to end production of its Versa compact sedan, ending a two-decade-long run for a car that was launched with great fanfare.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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To promote the show, which is based on the novel of the same name by author Rachel Reid, Williams and Storrie have taken the internet by storm in viral interviews, sexy photo shoots and a parade of party appearances.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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At least one person was hurt during the parade, when wind gusts reached 30 mph, but is expected to be OK, the association's president previously told CBS News Philadelphia.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
12 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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