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
Ludwig is a cinematic journey into the king’s fantastical world, rich with pomp and gold.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
The British, having escaped German occupation, could still indulge in military pomp; elsewhere in Western Europe, martial pride and overt patriotism were distasteful reminders of a dark past.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
His backing musicians kick up dust, eschewing the post-rock pomp favored by his contemporary Chuck Johnson in favor of riverine structures that reflect the geologic time scale Walker wanted to capture here.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Crisman used to spend a week in the host city, soaking in the pomp and pageantry.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
The British, having escaped German occupation, could still indulge in military pomp; elsewhere in Western Europe, martial pride and overt patriotism were distasteful reminders of a dark past.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
His backing musicians kick up dust, eschewing the post-rock pomp favored by his contemporary Chuck Johnson in favor of riverine structures that reflect the geologic time scale Walker wanted to capture here.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Crisman used to spend a week in the host city, soaking in the pomp and pageantry.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
Noun
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Davosians — heads of state, business leaders, technologists, philanthropists and billionaires — convene alongside spectacle.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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What followed was a spectacle of failure and endangerment.—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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But separately, video surfaced — with little fanfare from the regime in Pyongyang — showing Kim spending a seemingly relaxed afternoon with his daughter Ju Ae, sister Yo Jung, and wife Ri Sul Ju, enjoying the company of some puppies.—
Jen Kwon,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a move that got substantially less fanfare, Payton also promoted Kilgore.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Bears can only hope that Moore’s Packer-killing touchdowns will resonate years down the road as the start of a dynastic run that includes Super Bowls and parades.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some of China's latest weapon systems, including long-range missiles, were displayed during a military parade in September.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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But beneath the pageantry, something unusual was unfolding.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the pageantry’s momentum now seemed to be driving, very fast, to the past.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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