ostentatiousness

noun

Definition of ostentatiousnessnext
as in ostentation
excessive or unnecessary display the over-the-top ostentatiousness of the wedding banquet was in poor taste

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostentatiousness
  1. ostentation
  2. flamboyance
  3. ornamentation
  4. spectacle
  5. pomp
  6. decoration
  7. luxuriance
  8. glitz
Noun
  • Castel Di Luco, Le Marche, Italy Like many of Italy’s most impressive accommodations, the newly reborn Castel di Luco isn’t a place of ostentation.
    Ann Abel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • There is colorful high polish without distracting ostentation to the design contributions, from Nick Haight’s widescreen cinematography and Ciana Vernon’s production design to Owen Pallett’s sometimes-ironical original score.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of ostentation
Noun
  • As originally voiced by Jeremy Irons, Scar had a sinewy, slithery flamboyance that turned him into an unlikely gay icon.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of flamboyance
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • The 12-minute spectacle radiated an unmistakable swagger, serving as a heartfelt love letter to her hometown.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of spectacle
Noun
  • The latest currency, the world’s newest, came with pomp and fanfare — promotional catchy jingles and songs played repeatedly on public radio, television and online.
    Farai Mutsaka, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The Magic Kingdom dropped its pomp greeting to fans for its nightly fireworks display.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pomp
Noun
  • Each shopper is expected to spend an average of $902 across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items.
    Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Does Milwaukee compost wreaths and other Christmas decorations?
    Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of luxuriance
Noun
  • Languedoc-Roussillon is one of France’s most underrated wine regions, offering a quieter alternative to Burgundy or Bordeaux or the glitz of the French Riviera at a fraction of the cost.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of glitz
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