pomp and circumstance

noun

: impressive formal activities or ceremonies

Examples of pomp and circumstance in a Sentence

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“Pomp and circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomp%20and%20circumstance. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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