as in spectacle
the impressive decorations, music, clothing etc., that are part of some formal events
the pomp of a royal ceremony
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Recent Examples of pomp
Underneath its papal pomp and regal bearing, this thing is pulp through and through.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
Although the center of attention, the fish seemed more interested in exploring their water than in the pomp and ceremony celebrating their species' recovery.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2024
In many cultures, dark reds are associated with pomp, circumstance, and displays of power.
—Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024
The scenes of pomp and fanfare were a constant throughout the day, which closed with Kim escorting Putin to his plane late in the evening ahead of his trip to Vietnam.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 19 June 2024
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
Although the center of attention, the fish seemed more interested in exploring their water than in the pomp and ceremony celebrating their species' recovery.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2024
In many cultures, dark reds are associated with pomp, circumstance, and displays of power.
—Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 15 Oct. 2024
The scenes of pomp and fanfare were a constant throughout the day, which closed with Kim escorting Putin to his plane late in the evening ahead of his trip to Vietnam.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
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To catch the spectacle, head far from light pollution and look near, but not directly within, the Gemini constellation.Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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This is because for delivering sheer cinematic spectacle in the home, nearly everything, perhaps bar gaming, is better on a projector.Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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But, despite the fanfare with which Trump’s reelection was met with, surface-level similarities may soon reveal underlying key conflicts of interest.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, the COVID pandemic transformed the parade into a largely virtual event, with no live crowds and pre-recorded segments replacing the usual fanfare.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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Following Milwaukee's traditional Juneteenth Day parade and festival on King Drive, Summerfest will host an opening ceremony at Maier Festival Park with Northcott Neighborhood House, which organizes the Juneteenth parade and festival.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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The annual Christmas parade is filled with marching bands, floats decorated by local businesses, and, of course, Santa.Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Princess Kate's holiday concert is also being celebrated with 15 community carol services across the U.K. during December, and the Westminster Abbey pageantry will later be broadcast as part of the Royal Carols: Together at Christmas special airing on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve.Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the pageantry, new matchups and varied backdrops will make for a season ripe for travel snafus and lessons learned.Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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