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The neo-Georgian mansions of Bel Air or the old-school pomp and glamor of Hollywood Regency?—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Underneath its papal pomp and regal bearing, this thing is pulp through and through.—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 See all Example Sentences for pomp
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Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French pompe, from Latin pompa procession, pomp, from Greek pompē act of sending, escort, procession, pomp, from pempein to send
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