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
The exact origin of the festival is unclear, but according to historical records, Lohri was celebrated with much pomp in the Punjab region during the reign of the Sikh maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century.
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Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Leo's events in Monaco were marked by all the usual protocol and pomp of a papal tour abroad.
—Reuters, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
The Return goes satisfyingly small, stripping away the pomp and the circumstance of the group’s fame to show the humans underneath, only asking the members to be themselves.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
What followed was like a flashback to when the third-highest goalscorer in the club’s history was in his pomp.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Leo's events in Monaco were marked by all the usual protocol and pomp of a papal tour abroad.
—Reuters, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
The Return goes satisfyingly small, stripping away the pomp and the circumstance of the group’s fame to show the humans underneath, only asking the members to be themselves.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
What followed was like a flashback to when the third-highest goalscorer in the club’s history was in his pomp.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
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Sam instead proposes that the performer dance to it without music, a prompt that is followed by Anne Hathaway flinging herself across the room, dragging her body across the floor in a hypnotic spectacle that seems to convey struggle, possession, and loss of control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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And why has the trial between Musk and Altman, which is ramping up to be a true spectacle, captivated Silicon Valley?—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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When the maypole stood straight against the blue sky, the marching band played an extra fanfare, people poured into the huge festival tent, sat down on the benches, had pork roast and sausages for lunch — and some more beer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Vision Pro gets a new life in medicine Apple released its first Vision Pro in February 2024 to much fanfare, but the device has largely failed to meet those expectations.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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This month, Long Beach celebrated Khmer New Year with its annual parade and festival, as well as other cultural celebrations.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Solorio produced four hits to lead the offensive parade for the Astros (9-8, 7-2 SSC Red) and struck out six over four innings for the pitching win.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Nuremberg rallies, which were Nazi mass gatherings that took place every year—with all their choreography and symbolism, pageantry and force—were turned into a propaganda film called Triumph of the Will by German director, producer, and actress Leni Riefenstahl.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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