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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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Leo kicked off his visit with pomp and ceremony at a reception in Madrid's royal palace, where he called for an end to "polarising narratives" and "sterile simplifications".

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

On television, on one of the three channels then available to us, we watched the pageantry and the pomp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

I love the pomp and circumstance, so I know it’s just going to be an exciting time all around.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

How much of the pomp will translate into politics?

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

So the rest of the afternoon was taken up in preparing a saltwater bath for Prince Pete-ho-tep and placing him in it with the proper pomp.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder




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