1
: a short and lively sounding of trumpets
2
: a showy outward display
Examples of fanfare in a Sentence
The new jet was introduced with great fanfare.
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So far, no travel plans have been made, but several analysts expect Xi to repeat his offer, especially knowing that Trump is always keen to be received with diplomatic fanfare.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Vibe Coding Gets Coined Most software developers who were using generative AI to generate code were doing so without much fanfare.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
With little notice or fanfare, council members voted unanimously in May to end Grayling’s decadeslong treatment program.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, others are claiming that the fanfare is an exaggeration and are calling for fans to calm down.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fanfare
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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanfare. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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fanfare
noun
fan·fare
ˈfan-ˌfa(ə)r 
-ˌfe(ə)r
: a short stirring tune played by trumpets
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