pomp and circumstance

noun

: impressive formal activities or ceremonies

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However, for all their pomp and circumstance, the prizes have not been untouched by scandals. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 What you get thrown into after is a tremendous amount of pomp and circumstance. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 The Academy Awards have long been Hollywood’s biggest night, and with that distinction comes the expectation of a certain level of pomp and circumstance on its red carpet. Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026 As the Suns’ starting lineup was introduced last Sunday, and the crowd went wild, Booker was away from all the pomp and circumstance, in a quiet hallway. Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pomp and circumstance

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“Pomp and circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomp%20and%20circumstance. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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