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
Turning the pope’s election into a trans referendum Hidden within the fake pomp and banal compositions of Conclave is a litany of left-wing nostrums, spoken by fictitious characters during the election of a new pope.
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Armond White, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
Despite their reputation for self-serious pomp, chefs are largely aware of how they, and the industry itself, are perceived.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
His pontificate has been defined by a rejection of pomp.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
The Black History Month reception held at the White House on Thursday had all of the pomp of celebrations past.
—Erica L. Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
Despite their reputation for self-serious pomp, chefs are largely aware of how they, and the industry itself, are perceived.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
His pontificate has been defined by a rejection of pomp.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
The Black History Month reception held at the White House on Thursday had all of the pomp of celebrations past.
—Erica L. Green, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
Noun
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Heavy on spectacle and light on her trademark personal connectivity, Blige’s 100-minute set was hindered by questionable pacing and condensed arrangements that minimized her formidable skills as a vocalist.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The script is often the same: the crowd swells, accusations fly, fists land, and the spectacle is sometimes even filmed.—
Ismat Ara,
TIME,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lamborghini clearly intends to make a splash in contrast to how supercar makers have gone about incorporating hybrid technology into its products, which is often announced with less fanfare even given its use in Formula 1 racing.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Grand Reveal The new livery and corporate identity were unveiled at a VIP event for media and its top customers in Seoul to great fanfare.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority posts a St. Patrick’s Day guide and a map of the day’s parade route on its website.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Older kids will love watching the charming and clever Ferris fake sick, convince his best friend Cameron to skip school, and take over Chicago, even making a scene on a parade float.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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The nonprofit committee is tasked with planning and hosting much of the pageantry that traditionally accompanies transitions of presidential power.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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In the first Pop-Tarts Bowl, Kansas State beat NC State 28-19 in front of a crowd of about 31,000 fans but garnered millions of impressions online with the postgame pageantry led by Frosted Strawberry.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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