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 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 There's no fluff or pomp to distract you, and everything from the seats to the door panels have been designed with ergonomics and accessibility in mind. — New Atlas, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pomp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomp
  1. spectacle
  2. fanfare
  3. parade
  4. pageantry
Noun
  • The airborne spectacle was a prototype demonstration, not a test of a production-ready vehicle.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The long road to 2028 While the spectacle was undeniable, aviation experts remain skeptical that the vehicle can serve as both a practical road car and a true aircraft.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of spectacle
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  • The Club name also released its new flagship Muse Wonder model yesterday to great fanfare.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The horn takes center stage in Mozart’s Quintet, rising to a glorious fanfare.
    — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of fanfare
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  • That would be detectable, too, even if all of the planets don’t actually join the transit parade.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 76ers hope the list of fiascos ends with James and Brown — and with a parade down Broad Street.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of parade
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  • 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
  • On the floor of the NYSE, a milestone moment for Hollywood after a fraught merger process was commemorated with the pageantry of the bell-ringing.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pageantry

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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomp. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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