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Recent Examples of fanfare
Schoenberg even wrote a terrific MGM-style Hollywood Bowl fanfare that for no good reason never gets played.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
The service started in April of last year with Boeing 787 Dreamliners amid considerable fanfare led by local politicians, business leaders and Israel’s consul general from Miami.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
Only the second time a member of the British monarchy has married an American, the union was met with manic fanfare on both sides of the pond.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 20 May 2025
North Korea launched its first destroyer, also a 5,000-ton-class ship, with great fanfare last month.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
The service started in April of last year with Boeing 787 Dreamliners amid considerable fanfare led by local politicians, business leaders and Israel’s consul general from Miami.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
Only the second time a member of the British monarchy has married an American, the union was met with manic fanfare on both sides of the pond.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 20 May 2025
North Korea launched its first destroyer, also a 5,000-ton-class ship, with great fanfare last month.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanfare
Noun
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Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center opens with some pomp, much circumstance LA JOLLA — Hello, Conrad!—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Held between June 12 to 15, 2025, this under-the-radar island will once again play host to the Cyclades Cup, a superyacht regatta that trades pomp and fanfare for pure sailing pedigree.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The estate’s historical significance extends beyond social pageantry; Wetmore’s son, George Peabody Wetmore, served as Rhode Island’s governor and later U.S. senator.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Having developed close ties with supporters group Spion Kop 1906, which organises the displays of flags and banners, the Irish Kop wanted to make its own contribution to the matchday pageantry.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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The spectacle, unintended yet symbolic, brought a moment of reflection—a metaphor for the uneasy embrace between nature and technology.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Simply, all viewers have to do is look up with the naked eye to take in the spectacular spectacle.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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This quieter stretch of coastline, halfway between Cannes and St. Tropez, trades glitz for understated natural beauty.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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Commercial flight was historically a profession that opened doors to the world for women workers, especially as it was associated with globe-trotting glitz.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
6 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
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The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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Their taboo-breaking flamboyance — including playful moments on stage, sometimes even kissing each other on screen as a symbol of their camaraderie — adds a theatrical flair to their shows that captivates.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
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Whatever the shape of your face or preference for colour or flamboyance level, the idea is the same: pack one pair that works with every outfit and be done with it.—
Nick Hendry,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 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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Backed by rapper Pitbull, and with bikes decked in boldly patriotic Stars & Stripes livery, the team looked set to bring All-American-style razzmatazz to motorcycle racing’s international premier class.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanfare. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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