as in ostentatiously
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Recent Examples of pompously
Texas is taking it to a new level, pompously trying to single-handedly keep Republican control of the House after the 2026 midterms.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pompously
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Spielberg worked within the system, Coppola spent lavishly and even ostentatiously to build his own studio and Lucas found his independence through a quieter, more conservative and technology-driven route.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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And Bina Daigeler’s costumes are a hoot, ostentatiously fashionable and expensive and sexy.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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What can be said about the Kalimotxo that hasn’t been pretentiously asserted by an undergraduate who just learned about it?—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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Gill is a storm of rage, magnificently suppressing George’s base instincts for the sake of decorum.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Mickey and Konrad have magnificently matured a raw, brilliant idea into a bold and uncompromising drama series passionately appreciated by both critics and its fiercely loyal fanbase.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Dickie impressively traveled to eight different countries to study human-bear coexistence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Since the moon is relatively large and bright, almost any binoculars will do; 8x42 or 10x50 models are ideal for beginners who want an impressively large view of the moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Pompously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompously. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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