pomp and circumstance

noun

: impressive formal activities or ceremonies

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Both great powers and smaller states know by now that the best way to deal with Trump is to shower him with pomp and circumstance, abstain from fact-checking him in public, make flashy but token concessions, and remain secure that by and large their core interests will be preserved. Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024 In ceremonial pomp and circumstance, the Oviedo, Spain-native was honored for her contributions in the arena of sustainable design and took to the podium and presented her theory of hybridization. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024 Chicken Wine is crisp and vibrant, without pomp and circumstance. Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2024 By the numbers: Executive advisory firm Teneo analyzed 250 sustainability reports from S&P 500 companies published between Jan. 1 – July 30 and found that while ESG reports very much live on, the pomp and circumstance surrounding their launch is dwindling. Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pomp and circumstance 

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“Pomp and circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomp%20and%20circumstance. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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