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Recent Examples of fanfare
Aside from the fanfare and opening call, Fleming noticed there was a thread of Clark Kent learning about his purpose on Earth, and a message from his Kryptonian parents eventually reveals his mission.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2025
So the matter ended up on Tuesday’s commission agenda, with little notice or fanfare.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
The bridge has been closed since the Del Rio Trail, a nearly 5-mile trail that stretches from Land Park to Meadowview, opened with fanfare in May 2024.
—Ethan Wolin
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
Ben Johnson comes to Chicago with more fanfare than just about any head coach in recent memory.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2025
So the matter ended up on Tuesday’s commission agenda, with little notice or fanfare.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
The bridge has been closed since the Del Rio Trail, a nearly 5-mile trail that stretches from Land Park to Meadowview, opened with fanfare in May 2024.
—Ethan Wolin
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
Ben Johnson comes to Chicago with more fanfare than just about any head coach in recent memory.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanfare
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The Marquette University community installed President Kimo Ah Yun on April 29 in an inauguration filled with pomp, prayer and a dash of protest.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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When the late Pope Francis was elected, a dozen years ago, and famously declined the pomp and perquisites typically associated with the office, among his renunciations was the use of the papal summer residence—a seventeenth-century palazzo in Castel Gandolfo, about fifteen miles south of Rome.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The pageantry and detail are augmented by the overall beauty of the game.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In my adult years, the parades faded and July 4 became less about pageantry and more about a day off of work.—
Michelle Tauber,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Set pieces are teased with just enough spectacle – exploding cars, balletic fight sequences, and globe-trotting vistas – to assure fans that the sequel is raising the stakes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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But Brown never wanted the deeper emotions of his music and the underlying story of his own personal triumphs and tragedies get lost in the spectacle.—
Scott Huver,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Federal regulators on Thursday approved Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance, clearing the way to close a deal that combined Hollywood glitz with political intrigue.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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Southern California has long been one of the world’s epicenters for glitz, glamour, and the trappings intrinsic to the glitterati.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
24 July 2025
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Their minimalist bottles and containers photograph beautifully, their price points signal exclusivity without screaming ostentation, and their international origins provide cultural cache.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
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As high heels become less of a requisite in certain arenas, the Cannes red carpet — whose ostentation is rivaled only by the Met Gala or the Oscars — is something of a final frontier.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Noun
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These artists know that flamboyance needn’t preclude subtlety, and that stardom neither guarantees nor bars revelation.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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But what really makes A View to a Kill sing are the baddies, starting at the top with the Nazi-bred, ex-KGB, genetically altered microchip tycoon, horse breeder, and airship enthusiast Max Zorin, played with characteristic flamboyance by Walken.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Call it a legacy of a standout awards season, but the razzmatazz of the red carpet has filtered its way into the world of nails, with crystal embellishments proving popular.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Here are just a few… Communal singing A hymn written by a dying Anglican cleric in the 1800s might not scream ‘pre-match razzmatazz’, but the pre-kick-off rendition of Abide With Me has become a staple of the build-up to FA Cup finals.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanfare. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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