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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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At least so far, Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington has been all pomp and little obvious progress on pressing issues.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Beneath the pomp is a relationship that is increasingly strained.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

It gave UK fans a flavour of college football, but it lacked the pomp and circumstance of regular games in the US.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

The pomp, however, masked the lack of diplomatic breakthroughs.

From Barron's

Normally, the Day of Sacrifice came and went with all the pomp and gravity that it ought.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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