pomp

noun

Definition of pompnext
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 Just being there is going to be a goosebump moment for the pomp, circumstance, and the speed. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 No pomp, no circumstance, no celebrity— this is the sticky ground floor of the nation’s country music scene. — Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026 Bonanno, one of its original members, is said to have eschewed the pomp and public appearances of his contemporaries and remained a low-profile figure into the 1950s. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026 But behind the pomp and ceremony of official Washington, the meeting will reveal two wary superpowers projecting their doubts and apprehensions onto the other. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pomp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
  1. spectacle
  2. fanfare
  3. parade
  4. pageantry
Noun
  • The film is a wild, frequently grotesque spectacle that careens between horror, action, slapstick, and black comedy.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • All kinds of films, from big-budget spectacles to art house dramas, are stretching their runtimes.
    — Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of spectacle
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  • His return this preseason was intentionally low-key, sliding onto the roster of the last-place Kings (22-60 last season) without much fanfare.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • With little fanfare, Lincoln lowered himself into the comfort of Davis’s easy chair.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of fanfare
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  • But on the day of the parade, despite all their precautions, a dead body is found on one of the floats.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Today, the investment accessory paired perfectly with her bottle-green coat, previously worn at the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day parade.
    — Olivia Allen, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of parade
Noun
  • Upsets, near-upsets and general wackiness; pageantry, pride and good old-fashioned heartbreak.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But in 2026, there’s been none of that pageantry as Republicans face long odds to hold both congressional majorities.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pageantry

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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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