pomp and circumstance

noun

: impressive formal activities or ceremonies

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Rather than pomp and circumstance, Kanabar is launching a luxury concept store in Zanzibar, Society of Luxury Artisanship, and a limited-edition collection by Sarah Diouf’s Tongoro. — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 July 2025 The pomp and circumstance didn’t work — McGrady went to the Orlando Magic instead. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025 The pomp and circumstance came while a comprehensive financing plan for the project has not been made public. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025 Upon his arrival in the Netherlands on Tuesday night, Trump will head straight into the pomp and circumstance. — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pomp and circumstance

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