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
Starmer appears to have seen off any immediate leadership challenge for now, and will hope that today’s pomp, pageantry and policy agenda can shift attention away from the current crisis.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The Heat making a selection and then bypassing any post-pick pomp, knowing the selection is heading elsewhere as part of the type of trade that transforms the roster.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Jeremy Stempowiski, director of GAL, the shipping company that brought the Chrobry to Argentina, oversaw the welcome receptions, organizing them with as much pomp as possible.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
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.
—Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The Heat making a selection and then bypassing any post-pick pomp, knowing the selection is heading elsewhere as part of the type of trade that transforms the roster.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Jeremy Stempowiski, director of GAL, the shipping company that brought the Chrobry to Argentina, oversaw the welcome receptions, organizing them with as much pomp as possible.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
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.
—Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
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In fact, in a time when artificial intelligence imperils the livelihoods – and lives – of laborers across economic classes, sumptuous spectacle can be an act of resistance in its own right.—
Eileen G'Sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Every four years, soccer fans around the globe go berserk over the World Cup, but in host cities like Los Angeles, the worldwide spectacle feels bittersweet and financially out of reach.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The road to Wall Street After more than a decade of fueling fanfare over the possible public offering of his company, Musk would often dangle a possible IPO just to dismiss it almost immediately afterwards.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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But another portion of ACA 9 that garnered less fanfare ran into opposition when the legislation, which passed the Assembly floor in Sacramento last month on a 67-1 vote, moved on to the Senate.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
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All eyes will be on the princess, 44, at Trooping the Colour on June 13, when the senior royals will gather for a ceremonial military parade held annually to mark the official birthday of the British monarch.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Hollywood power at the ceremony Actress and producer Salma Hayek, a big soccer fan, gave a brief welcome speech during the first protocol parade of a World Cup in which the 48 flags of the participating countries could be seen.—
Berenice Bautista,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The Calendimaggio festival, held each May, fills the town with medieval pageantry and music, while various religious feasts throughout the year bring color and tradition to the piazzas.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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From sunrise until the race ended, the pageantry, the competition, the closeness, never seen before.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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