fanfare

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Recent Examples of fanfare Aside from the fanfare and opening call, Fleming noticed there was a thread of Clark Kent learning about his purpose on Earth, and a message from his Kryptonian parents eventually reveals his mission. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2025 So the matter ended up on Tuesday’s commission agenda, with little notice or fanfare. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025 The bridge has been closed since the Del Rio Trail, a nearly 5-mile trail that stretches from Land Park to Meadowview, opened with fanfare in May 2024. Ethan Wolin july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025 Ben Johnson comes to Chicago with more fanfare than just about any head coach in recent memory. Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for fanfare
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Noun
  • Rolling out the red carpet for the first visit by a French president to the UK since 2008, the pomp and pageantry that Britain is known for was on full display.
    Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
  • Trump was greeted with all the pomp of a royal welcome as he was met by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman while disembarking from Air Force One to the sound of fanfare.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Rolling out the red carpet for the first visit by a French president to the UK since 2008, the pomp and pageantry that Britain is known for was on full display.
    Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
  • Pomp and pageantry Britain is certainly pulling out the stops for Macron's state visit, which will have all the pomp and pageantry that the country excels at.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Set pieces are teased with just enough spectacle – exploding cars, balletic fight sequences, and globe-trotting vistas – to assure fans that the sequel is raising the stakes.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 July 2025
  • On the morning of the exhibition, MLS revealed that Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammate, Jordi Alba, would not participate in the spectacle.
    Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Redefining Connection: Friendship, Boundaries, and the Pressure to Be Perfect Despite the glitz of entrepreneurship and the digital attention that follows her every move, Draya keeps her circle tight—and intentional.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Increasingly, the Nashville skyline is becoming more and more prominent in film and TV as productions are moving away from Hollywood and toward the Southeast, bringing jobs, economic impact and a little bit of glitz and glamour along with them.
    Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Their minimalist bottles and containers photograph beautifully, their price points signal exclusivity without screaming ostentation, and their international origins provide cultural cache.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
  • As high heels become less of a requisite in certain arenas, the Cannes red carpet — whose ostentation is rivaled only by the Met Gala or the Oscars — is something of a final frontier.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • But what really makes A View to a Kill sing are the baddies, starting at the top with the Nazi-bred, ex-KGB, genetically altered microchip tycoon, horse breeder, and airship enthusiast Max Zorin, played with characteristic flamboyance by Walken.
    EW.com, EW.com, 24 May 2025
  • In a sport reputed for its flamboyance, Malinin speaks the non-verbal language of charisma.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Call it a legacy of a standout awards season, but the razzmatazz of the red carpet has filtered its way into the world of nails, with crystal embellishments proving popular.
    Georgia Day, Vogue, 23 June 2025
  • Here are just a few… Communal singing A hymn written by a dying Anglican cleric in the 1800s might not scream ‘pre-match razzmatazz’, but the pre-kick-off rendition of Abide With Me has become a staple of the build-up to FA Cup finals.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 May 2025

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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanfare. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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