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bombastic

[bom-bas-tik] / bɒmˈbæs tɪk /


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They were matched and even outdone by Mr. Colaneri’s bombastic conducting.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

“The more bombastic, the more over-the-top songs — he doesn’t seem to like them by the end of this season,” Hart said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

"Our president is known to be a bit bombastic in his use of social media," said Jon Pearlman, president of FC Tucson.

From Barron's May 13, 2026

His campaign to sell the president has been bombastic and loud, pure hustle.

From Slate Mar. 14, 2026

“He’s not bombastic like Brahms, or romantic like Chopin.”

From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson




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