pomp

noun

Definition of pompnext
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 Lucky winners will get up to four tickets to primo viewing areas at Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn and the South Street Seaport in Manhattan to soak in all the pomp and pageantry of the nation’s 250th birthday. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026 Naturally, the United States semi-quincentennial will be celebrated with real pomp here. — Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 While the pomp and pageantry of the annual event pretty much remains the same year after year, meaningful appearances—and surprise cameos—by different members of the Firm have kept fans on their toes. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 June 2026 Trooping the Color marks the official birthday of King Charles and includes an elaborate display of pomp and pageantry featuring almost 1,500 army personnel, 200 military horses and thousands of royal watchers flooding the streets. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pomp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
  1. spectacle
  2. fanfare
  3. parade
  4. pageantry
Noun
  • Euromonitor forecasts that the global eyewear industry (including contact lenses, spectacles, and sunglasses) will be worth $171 billion in 2026, up 4% in current terms.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026
  • The ongoing World Cup has made for a spectacle simply not seen elsewhere — maybe not even in Argentina.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of spectacle
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  • Poway celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary with patriotic fanfare during the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July ceremony held at Old Poway Park.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • For all of the fanfare surrounding power hitters and flashy fielders, a dominant pitcher is often more valuable.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of fanfare
Noun
  • The parades — accompanied by dances, music and song — draw large crowds and tourists every year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Events ranging from a baby parade in Flint, Michigan, to a rock concert in Herndon, Virginia, and the America’s Mile marathon in Pittsburgh were canceled Friday as smoke lingered.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of parade
Noun
  • Pasolini’s emphasis on the violence and mystery of Bronze Age life extends to elaborate presentations of religious pageantry, including human sacrifice, that are both choreographic and anthropological, in images as formalized as the onscreen action.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
  • All the hype and pageantry of an impending Conor McGregor return to the UFC Octagon on Saturday night blew up in smoke within seconds.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of pageantry

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