as in fanfare
noisy and exciting activity meant to attract attention
show-business razzmatazz
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Recent Examples of razzmatazz
Adding to the festive razzmatazz—and unquestionably broadening the appeal of the games—Beyoncé, arguably Houston's most-famous daughter, has been drafted in as the half-time performer during the Ravens-Texans matchup.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
The authentic storytelling these players offer, linked to nature and evoking a simple, slow lifestyle, as well as their ability to create feel-good moments around convivial occasions without the razzmatazz often surrounding fashion events is what the designer appreciates most.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
Boca foodie fans of Il Mulino also wanted some of that Broadway razzmatazz.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
The follies’ ensemble dance scenes with the whole cast intermittently provides the show with period fun and plenty of costuming razzmatazz.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
The authentic storytelling these players offer, linked to nature and evoking a simple, slow lifestyle, as well as their ability to create feel-good moments around convivial occasions without the razzmatazz often surrounding fashion events is what the designer appreciates most.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
Boca foodie fans of Il Mulino also wanted some of that Broadway razzmatazz.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
The follies’ ensemble dance scenes with the whole cast intermittently provides the show with period fun and plenty of costuming razzmatazz.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 30 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for razzmatazz
Noun
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Scenes start, jarringly, without introduction or fanfare, as though we’ve been vaulted into the action; the plot resists all attempts by the viewer to impose any kind of order.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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In April, to much fanfare, Cartier debuted a modern version of its Tank à Guichets, first released in 1928, while Breguet unveiled the Classique Souscription 2025BH, a wristwatch reinterpretation of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s famous Souscription pocket watch from the late 18th century.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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All the crazy pomp, colorful costumes, the drill teams and marching bands flowed down the street.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Why bother funneling all of that through Hollywood’s pomp and corniness into a movie that’s only half good?—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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Several Dodgers fans’ signs at the team’s World Series parade acknowledged the situation and offered their best to the Vesia family amid the celebration.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The parade’s mission is to recognize veterans’ sacrifices and heighten community appreciation of military service, its website states.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
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Glassware without a microwave-safe label should not be used, including non-tempered glass, antique or fragile glassware, or glass with metallic trims or decorations.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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After a few days, store them for winter or display your pumpkins for autumn decorations.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Obama’s journey—from winning Miss Mongomo to becoming Equatorial Guinea’s Miss Universe candidate—has emerged as one of the most inspiring stories of this 74th edition of the pageant in a year that has been mired in controversy.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Joanna Abarca was named Miss Ramona and Clarissa Valenzuela was chosen as Miss Ramona First Princess at the 2026 Miss Ramona Scholarship pageant held Saturday night.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Read on to find out what contestants from across the country believe to be some of the greatest misconceptions about pageantry.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The pomp and pageantry of the country’s best HBCU basketball tournament was well-displayed, with celebrities like Magic Johnson and LL Cool J hosting parties in uptown Charlotte that drew thousands of attendees.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Razzmatazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzmatazz. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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