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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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As you can imagine, Isabelle’s repertoire of moves are cutesy — the pup uses things like fishing lines and pom pomps to fight her enemies.

From The Verge • Sep. 13, 2018

Yesterday catalogued with all its pomps and properties.

From Time Magazine Archive

The desire to revive all the pomps and practices of pre-War Germany took a notable step forward last week when the Hitler Cabinet announced the restoration of all German orders, decorations and titles of nobility.

From Time Magazine Archive

As it is, the works and pomps which Glenn McCarthy has raised in honor of McCarthy have taken a more solid form.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is most noiseful, the air full of booms and clangs and pomps and clacks.

From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech




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