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pomp

[pomp] / pɒmp /


Usage

What are other ways to say pomp? Pomp suggests such a show of dignity and authority as characterizes a ceremony of state: The coronation was carried out with pomp and splendor. Ostentation refers to vain, ambitious, pretentious, or offensive display: tasteless and vulgar ostentation. Display applies to an intentionally conspicuous show: a great display of wealth. Show often indicates an external appearance that may or may not accord with actual facts: a show of modesty

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Ms. Huckaby’s comb is federally trademarked under the name Pomp and Powder.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2023

Hundreds of flags waved in time to Rule, Britannia! and Pomp and Circumstance - with South Africa, Ireland, the USA, Norway, the EU and dozens of other nations represented.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2023

The name Pomp & Whimsy sounds like it was designed to toast the Platinum Jubilee.

From New York Times • May 23, 2022

Pomp and pageantry were on full display as the 2022 Winter Olympics kicked off in Beijing with the opening ceremonies.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2022

Pomp said: “I suppose I wish to be a hero.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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