1
: a short and lively sounding of trumpets
2
: a showy outward display
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The new jet was introduced with great fanfare.
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Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
The musical parade is a lively way to send newlyweds into their married life with a little fanfare.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
The Cybertruck's Background History The Cybertruck was unveiled by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in 2019 with much fanfare, capturing the imagination of consumers worldwide.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Oakley Kitchen Food Hall, which opened to great fanfare in 2021, has permanently closed.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanfare. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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fanfare
noun
fan·fare
ˈfan-ˌfa(ə)r 
-ˌfe(ə)r
: a short stirring tune played by trumpets
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