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fanfare

[fan-fair] / ˈfæn fɛər /


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He says the fanfare in Frankfurt is "crazy", with fans always wanting to take pictures with him, but adds he is equally as well known in large cities such as Berlin and Hamburg.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

The drug companies announced the preliminary results in August to much fanfare.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

A ceremony for the attack’s 25th anniversary was starting, and he had come in quietly, head down, free from the fanfare that usually follows the surging Senate candidate.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

With that many still floating out there, officials say not to expect any fanfare when the last plate has finally been issued.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

There is always the slenderest remorse after any fanfare.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

The state banquet is the spectacular showstopper of a state visit, a glittering feast with speeches, royal toasts, trumpet fanfares and fancy food and wine.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2025

Bley’s influential body of work included delicate chamber miniatures and rugged, blaring fanfares, with a lot of varied terrain in between.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023

During all this, there are synthesizer fanfares befitting a vintage video game, along with some drums and low bleats for drive and the occasional unsettling addition of high-pitched noises.

From New York Times ● May 8, 2023

"Nothing is impossible for you," Putin said in a speech to a group of women who were then invited to step up and accept bouquets from him as trumpet fanfares sounded.

From Reuters ● Mar. 8, 2023

Horns blew fanfares as Lionstar and Lady Lyanna pushed out from shore, moving downriver to clear the way for Seaswift.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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