as in pomp
excessive or unnecessary display
service that is the essence of swank: the waiters pull out your chair for you and even place your napkin on your lap
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or swanky
as in loud
excessively showy
drove up in a red sports car, the swank interior of which was decorated in silver and black
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Recent Examples of swank
Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
Find it: Level one, Bloomingdale’s wing A swank yet still casual restaurant offering classic American fare with a focus on seasonal, local ingredients.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
The Hari Bar, set in the upscale Belgravia neighborhood, is a stylish, swanky cocktail bar where the non-alcoholic list sits alongside the spirits menu.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
This Bible swanks a custom embossing of the inauguration date, and like other Bibles in the collection, it is written in the King James translation and includes historic American documents, like the text of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
To further set the scene for the night, we were welcomed into a swank, jazz club-esque venue called The Sun Rose Room located in Hollywood’s Sun Rose Hotel.
—Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
Find it: Level one, Bloomingdale’s wing A swank yet still casual restaurant offering classic American fare with a focus on seasonal, local ingredients.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
At this swanky two-bedroom in the heart of it all, light floods in from big windows surrounding the open living area, and the views get even better from the open terrace that overlooks the surrounding treetops.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
The Hari Bar, set in the upscale Belgravia neighborhood, is a stylish, swanky cocktail bar where the non-alcoholic list sits alongside the spirits menu.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Verb
What the Voice of the People is saying is: ‘Look at that frightful ass Spode swanking about in footer bags.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
This Bible swanks a custom embossing of the inauguration date, and like other Bibles in the collection, it is written in the King James translation and includes historic American documents, like the text of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swank
Noun
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There aren’t crowds of excited supporters or the pomp of champagne glasses and white tablecloths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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But the Dodgers scored a run off Mason Miller (introduced with pomp and video flames on the scoreboard as ‘The Reaper’) in the ninth inning and beat him and the San Diego Padres, 5-4, on Tuesday night.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The style is quintessential Deborah—strong, bold, a little loud, yet classy.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Verb
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In terms once leveled at me across a bargaining table, 250 years of tradition unhampered by progress is nothing to brag about.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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One such post on X received an inordinate amount of attention as one man bragged about masking at the British Museum in London to keep himself healthy and avoid losing points of IQ.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Vows unfold against sweeping views of downtown Phoenix and the red rock of Papago, so decorations can stay minimal.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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And throughout the cruise, Joie de Vivre, with its chic salons inspired by 20th-century Parisian design and all decked out in festive decorations, anchored the experience in an undeniable sense of place.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Low noise levels for quiet cleaning Most people assume that pressure washers are noisy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Google’s Fitbit Air is a breath of fresh air in a suffocatingly noisy tech landscape.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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After all those swaggering herbal notes faded, tasters said Roku finished with breezy floral qualities—lavender and rose.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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The advertisement opened with a backside shot of a man clothed in Levi’s jeans, a western shirt and leather gloves, swaggering up to a pair of saloon doors.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lord ends his piece with shots of cars passing by, their drivers momentarily registering the spectacle.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Few, if any, other artists at the Roots Picnic had as many dancers on stage as Brandy, who lived up to the task and then some to deliver a wowing spectacle.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Camp Lucy was born when former antiques dealer and real estate developer Whit Hanks restored the ornate chapel on his family’s property in 2008.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Despite its ornate craftsmanship and intricacies, Osaka’s tennis kit is still functional, transitioning from an entrance look to a competition-ready uniform for the four-time Grand Slam champion.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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