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
Beyond the pomp of the event and the concerning injuries, there is a rather important hockey game to be played.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The announcement was heavy on pomp and light on circumstance, so most of the details are rather fuzzy.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 16 Jan. 2026
Wrestlers ranging from 5 years old to adults swirled all around, adding to the pomp and pageantry.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
Adelman, 86, is known for his casual approach, shrugging off the pomp that usually comes with his position.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The announcement was heavy on pomp and light on circumstance, so most of the details are rather fuzzy.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 16 Jan. 2026
Wrestlers ranging from 5 years old to adults swirled all around, adding to the pomp and pageantry.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
Adelman, 86, is known for his casual approach, shrugging off the pomp that usually comes with his position.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pomp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
Noun
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Here, the brand positioned itself not as a narrator but as a host — facilitating collective experience rather than staging spectacle.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The spectacle surrounding the case has only been exacerbated by a flurry of anonymous notes to media organizations, variously claiming to know Guthrie’s location, demanding payment for her safe return, or even alleging to be the kidnappers themselves.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
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The outfit shows us that Bessette Kennedy (then just Bessette) had the knowledge of fashion’s latest shifts, if not the budget to blow thousands of dollars at Barneys, and the intelligence to show it off without fanfare.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fanfare includes clergymen blessing the fishing boats, plus plenty of music, food, and meet-and-greets with real fishermen.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Framed by a vaulted ceiling and two floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that doubled as windows, features appeared in a parade of luxe natural materials—stone, linen, cotton, wood—in soothing neutral tones of cream and white, oatmeal and brown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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State lawmakers in one committee asked about how the bill could impact pride parades and the safety of participants.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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As the pageantry of Bad Bunny reminded, maybe the best way to approach a Super Bowl halftime is by blending the old-school with a lot of new.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the end, though, all that pageantry can only smooth over so much.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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