flamboyance

noun

flam·​boy·​ance flam-ˈbȯi-ən(t)s How to pronounce flamboyance (audio)
: the quality or state of being flamboyant

Examples of flamboyance in a Sentence

the campy flamboyance of her costume almost guaranteed she'd win the masquerade pageant
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The song’s message of self-confidence and embracing individuality resonated globally, and its vibrant music video showcased Cruz’s iconic flamboyance. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024 That return, coupled with Pepe’s crowd-pleasing natural flamboyance, put him on the radars of some of Europe’s top clubs. Jack Lang, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 The flamboyance of 54 Chilean flamingos was surrounded by two human walls — made of approximately 200 zoo staff, volunteers and board members — to help guide them and keep them on the path toward their next habitat. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 20 June 2024 Todd Phillips, a one-time purveyor of boys-will-be-boys frat comedies, can’t seem to embrace the flamboyance of the genre. Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flamboyance 

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flamboyance was in 1891

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“Flamboyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flamboyance. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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flamboyance

noun
flam·​boy·​ance flam-ˈbȯi-ən(t)s How to pronounce flamboyance (audio)
: the quality or state of being flamboyant

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