as in pomp
excessive or unnecessary display
service that is the essence of swank: the waiters pull out your chair for you and even place your napkin on your lap
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or swanky
as in loud
excessively showy
drove up in a red sports car, the swank interior of which was decorated in silver and black
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Recent Examples of swank
Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
Find it: Level one, Bloomingdale’s wing A swank yet still casual restaurant offering classic American fare with a focus on seasonal, local ingredients.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
With his Arizona team here to play for its first national title since 1997, Lloyd landed the hosting responsibilities, though the swanky space did nothing to change the tenor of the party.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
This Bible swanks a custom embossing of the inauguration date, and like other Bibles in the collection, it is written in the King James translation and includes historic American documents, like the text of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
To further set the scene for the night, we were welcomed into a swank, jazz club-esque venue called The Sun Rose Room located in Hollywood’s Sun Rose Hotel.
—Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
Find it: Level one, Bloomingdale’s wing A swank yet still casual restaurant offering classic American fare with a focus on seasonal, local ingredients.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Julian lords over not one but two swanky adjoining townhouses stuffed with antiques.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
With his Arizona team here to play for its first national title since 1997, Lloyd landed the hosting responsibilities, though the swanky space did nothing to change the tenor of the party.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
What the Voice of the People is saying is: ‘Look at that frightful ass Spode swanking about in footer bags.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
This Bible swanks a custom embossing of the inauguration date, and like other Bibles in the collection, it is written in the King James translation and includes historic American documents, like the text of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swank
Noun
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The Blackhawks ending was less dramatic, with more pomp and ceremony due to their 100th anniversary but the same caliber of losing.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The exact origin of the festival is unclear, but according to historical records, Lohri was celebrated with much pomp in the Punjab region during the reign of the Sikh maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What follows is a crescendo of bloody madness, including a gruesome toenail cutting scene that shouldn’t be viewed while eating, a grandma being eaten alive by a pack of coyotes and a truly bonkers wake that erupts into laugh-out-loud violence thanks to a pair of dentures.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Devotees love how the aluminum walls and constant but surprisingly not-too-loud ventilation keep the air inside fresh, as does a charcoal filter designed to absorb airborne impurities that can creep into bottles through their corks or caps.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The gunman who killed a Canadian tourist and wounded several other people at Mexico's ancient pyramids on Monday reportedly bragged about sacrificing his victims, according to a video taken by one of his hostages.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Sexyy spends most of the record in stunt mode, but her pedestrian flexes barely scan as bragging.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are so many exquisite, Netherlandish, hyperreal details to admire in the piece—the shadow of Giovanna’s necklace, the enamel decorations on her cross, the frizz of her hair—but there’s something about the ribbon that feels like a banner of heartbreak.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The photos at Nurse Dana’s workstation, for example, are of actor Katherine LaNasa’s real-life children, and the pets aren’t the only break-room decorations Ruscio sourced from asking around.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Step back from a noisy group chat to do something relaxing, because quiet helps practical insights rise.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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These travel résumés detail everything from a client’s board positions to whether they’re accompanied by young, noisy children or less-disruptive older teens.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The advertisement opened with a backside shot of a man clothed in Levi’s jeans, a western shirt and leather gloves, swaggering up to a pair of saloon doors.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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And in the nation’s third-largest city, home to one of the most rambunctious celebrations of the holiday, young partygoers were eager to swagger between bars and parties with the drinks, usually dyed kelly green.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Vince wrote his and Linda’s adult children, Shane and Stephanie, into the spectacle.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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When robots lurched, slipped, and occasionally froze mid-stride at the 2026 Beijing half-marathon on April 19, the internet quickly turned the spectacle into a meme.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Defined by its metallic hardware, ornate embroidery and often shrunken fit, the jacket added romance and opulence to the season.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The coloring and low profile on this design still feels neutral while adding a little visual interest with the ornate patterning.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Swank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swank. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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