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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Costco runs, book club integral to daily life Vance, who is expecting her fourth child, works to maintain a sense of normalcy for her and her family despite all the fanfare.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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For all the pregame fanfare on Wednesday’s Opening Night and Friday’s Opening Day, Vitello and the Giants haven’t had any reason to celebrate after the game’s final pitch.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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Francis’ choice was in keeping with his simple taste and disdain for the pomp of the papacy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 38-year-old posted herself on Instagram at community events, from political rallies to parades to little league baseball games.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Children line the parade routes and hold out their hands to ask nazarenos for candies and devotional cards with images of their brotherhood's statues.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal and holiday decorations are especially popular thrift store finds, particularly during the fall and winter months, says Pinto.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
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Classy baby shower decor Floral decorations are fun and attractive.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Loren got her start in beauty pageants as a young girl before turning to acting in the 1950s.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, closer to home, at the Glock Horse Performance Center in Austria, Kathrin put together a series of lavish Horses & Stars pageants.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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While there’s no doubt the New England Patriots have long since passed the Red Sox in terms of popularity, Week 1 at Gillette Stadium has nowhere near the charm and pageantry of Opening Day at Fenway.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pageantry of the event, seeing the royal family gathered together, Kate Middleton’s fashion, and, yes, Prince Louis’s antics, be they in the carriage procession or on the Buckingham Palace balcony.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Razzmatazz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/razzmatazz. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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