as in spectacle
the impressive decorations, music, clothing etc., that are part of some formal events
the pomp of a royal ceremony
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Recent Examples of pomp
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Amid global unrest, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East, the cathedral’s resurrection emerged as a symbol of resilience and unity.
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Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
In Paris, there is the pomp and pageantry of the Olympics.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
Spectators who braved the volatile weather were treated to a display of pomp and precision involving 1,400 soldiers, 250 military musicians and more than 200 horses.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 16 June 2024
The neo-Georgian mansions of Bel Air or the old-school pomp and glamor of Hollywood Regency?
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
In Paris, there is the pomp and pageantry of the Olympics.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
Spectators who braved the volatile weather were treated to a display of pomp and precision involving 1,400 soldiers, 250 military musicians and more than 200 horses.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 16 June 2024
The neo-Georgian mansions of Bel Air or the old-school pomp and glamor of Hollywood Regency?
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
Noun
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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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The spectacle draws 100,000 visitors to experience 16,000 dancers, music, and a Gastronomic Fair featuring the cultures and flavors of Chilean, Peruvian, Bolivian, and Afro-descendant communities.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
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Thompson and his team recovered significant amounts of gold and artifacts to great fanfare, but the euphoria proved short-lived.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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The move comes after the cryptocurrency topped the $100,000 threshold earlier this month to much fanfare.Karen Gilchrist,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Kelly organizes the annual North Glen Square holiday light parade, a pet project to build community and lift spirits.Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This season’s holiday programming in the Windy City kicked off mid-November with the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Nov. 23, which is a day-through-night event which culminates in a nighttime parade led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The event is pageantry and patriotism with a revelry of cadets and midshipmen bouncing and cheering for their branch.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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On a day that mixed pageantry with attention to pressing global problems, the once and future American president was warmly embraced by Macron upon arriving at the Elysee Palace.SYLVIE CORBET, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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