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
There was a whirlwind of pomp and ceremony.
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Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Ludwig is a cinematic journey into the king’s fantastical world, rich with pomp and gold.
—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
See All Example Sentences for pomp
Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Ludwig is a cinematic journey into the king’s fantastical world, rich with pomp and gold.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
Noun
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But nothing is more important than remembering there’s life outside the spectacle.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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His five green jackets, including the iconic 2019 comeback, helped transform the tournament into a global spectacle.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Costco runs, book club integral to daily life Vance, who is expecting her fourth child, works to maintain a sense of normalcy for her and her family despite all the fanfare.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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For all the pregame fanfare on Wednesday’s Opening Night and Friday’s Opening Day, Vitello and the Giants haven’t had any reason to celebrate after the game’s final pitch.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 38-year-old posted herself on Instagram at community events, from political rallies to parades to little league baseball games.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Children line the parade routes and hold out their hands to ask nazarenos for candies and devotional cards with images of their brotherhood's statues.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the pageantry of Opening Day is special for everyone, and the Cubs will be soaking it all in on Thursday afternoon.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kumari writes that horses were both a source of military strength and a focus of pageantry for Mughal aristocratic leaders.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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