as in pomp
excessive or unnecessary display
the sheer ostentation of the rock star's mansion was overwhelming
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Recent Examples of ostentation
Though it may be overstated, ostentation is part of what makes the genre a culturally distinct global phenomenon.
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Julian Randall, Essence, 24 May 2024
While Hand of God shimmered with the director’s memories of his youth, the deeply personal nature and intimacy of that film are drowned here by ostentation.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
Philippe Starck, Louis Ghost Chair, 2002 Modern design in Europe and the United States was largely a reaction to the ostentation that came before it, particularly among royalty and other privileged households.
—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
World & Nation Rescuers in Taiwan search for missing or stranded people after major earthquake kills 10
April 4, 2024
The museum was housed on a plain business campus with none of the ostentation and branding excess of American tech campuses.
—Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
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Julian Randall, Essence, 24 May 2024
While Hand of God shimmered with the director’s memories of his youth, the deeply personal nature and intimacy of that film are drowned here by ostentation.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
Philippe Starck, Louis Ghost Chair, 2002 Modern design in Europe and the United States was largely a reaction to the ostentation that came before it, particularly among royalty and other privileged households.
—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
World & Nation Rescuers in Taiwan search for missing or stranded people after major earthquake kills 10
April 4, 2024
The museum was housed on a plain business campus with none of the ostentation and branding excess of American tech campuses.
—Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostentation
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The Magic Kingdom dropped its pomp greeting to fans for its nightly fireworks display.Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, the other prime aspects of these musical scenes, from their orchestral or big-band backing to the glossy pomp of their filming, counteract the spontaneity, the intimacy, the subjectivity, and the immediacy that the vocal performances are designed to convey.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
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Unique facial hair ornamentation has allowed researchers to visually identify the works as Khneang Style, a hallmark of the Khmer period.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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And just as the Breuer Building is largely free from ornamentation, the faces of both the B/1 and the B/1M are void of numbers or symbols.Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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The 12-minute spectacle radiated an unmistakable swagger, serving as a heartfelt love letter to her hometown.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
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But the spectacle provided Saylor, now 59, with yet another opportunity to preach the gospel of bitcoin and tout the benefits of converting as much cash as possible into that single digital asset.MacKenzie Sigalos,Ari Levy, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The song’s message of self-confidence and embracing individuality resonated globally, and its vibrant music video showcased Cruz’s iconic flamboyance.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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That return, coupled with Pepe’s crowd-pleasing natural flamboyance, put him on the radars of some of Europe’s top clubs.Jack Lang, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Each shopper is expected to spend an average of $902 across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
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Does Milwaukee compost wreaths and other Christmas decorations?Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the 97th annual ceremony will be available for on-demand viewing on Hulu the following day, allowing more fans to experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s biggest night.Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Winter is in the air and the holidays are right around the corner, which can only mean one thing: Hollywood is ready for some awards glitz and glamor.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
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But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
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But the Elysian Bar did them one better, augmenting the oysters’ natural luxuriance with thin slices of kumquat and a measured gush of chile-spiked citrus.Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
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The 2024 Spectre only got a two-day test drive in Long Beach, CA, earlier this week, but that was enough to experience a warm bath of utter swank, style and power of the electric supercar.Josh Max, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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To tap into their spot’s downtown ethos, the trio tapped industry titan Billy Cotton to design an interior swank enough to match the food at Bridges.Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Ostentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostentation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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