as in flamboyance
excessive or unnecessary display
his penchant for flashiness, as evidenced by his expensive, specially tailored suits
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Noun
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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 -
In a sport reputed for its flamboyance, Malinin speaks the non-verbal language of charisma.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Redefining Connection: Friendship, Boundaries, and the Pressure to Be Perfect Despite the glitz of entrepreneurship and the digital attention that follows her every move, Draya keeps her circle tight—and intentional.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Increasingly, the Nashville skyline is becoming more and more prominent in film and TV as productions are moving away from Hollywood and toward the Southeast, bringing jobs, economic impact and a little bit of glitz and glamour along with them.—
Amber Roberson,
The Tennessean,
14 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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On the morning of the exhibition, MLS revealed that Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammate, Jordi Alba, would not participate in the spectacle.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Told by one of the firm’s senior partners to add ornamentation to the design for a pyramid atop an office building, Wells flatly refused.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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That is, minimal ornamentation with an emphasis on modern materials which made construction less expensive.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Rolling out the red carpet for the first visit by a French president to the UK since 2008, the pomp and pageantry that Britain is known for was on full display.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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Trump was greeted with all the pomp of a royal welcome as he was met by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman while disembarking from Air Force One to the sound of fanfare.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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To take advantage of all the fall offers, head to your nearest ALDI store and stock up fast—the fall decorations are sure to sell out quickly.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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The graduating senior was also prom queen who helped with planning activities that included the song playlist and picking out decorations.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?—
Sebastian Smee,
Washington Post,
5 Dec. 2023
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But the Elysian Bar did them one better, augmenting the oysters’ natural luxuriance with thin slices of kumquat and a measured gush of chile-spiked citrus.—
Ian McNulty,
NOLA.com,
22 Dec. 2020
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