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fanfare

[fan-fair] / ˈfæn fɛər /


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Grapes: In the mid-1800s a horticulturist in Massachusetts invented the perfect grape, to much fanfare.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026

This consigns him to history with ignominy but no fanfare.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

"Among Quebecers there is a rare way of helping: discreet, sincere, without fanfare," he wrote in October 2025.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

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

It was followed by a platoon of horns, blasting a fanfare above the bridge and out over the glassy Seine.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

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

Some blocos are powered by behemoth sound trucks known as electric trios, others by small fanfares.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024

"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

His credits include four Olympic fanfares and a gridiron March for NBC’s football coverage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 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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