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Recent Examples of fanfare
Debuting to little fanfare in 2022 with an eight-episode freshman season, The Bear quickly became a critical darling, winning 10 Emmys for Season 1, including best comedy series and acting awards for White, Edebiri and Moss-Bachrach.
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 July 2025
The sale of adult-use cannabis in Connecticut launched with much fanfare in early 2023, but its growth as an industry has been slow.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Thomas started Moving Day without much fanfare, with a birdie on the first hole and a bogey on the second.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology partnered to build the project, which opened in early June to much fanfare.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 July 2025
The sale of adult-use cannabis in Connecticut launched with much fanfare in early 2023, but its growth as an industry has been slow.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Thomas started Moving Day without much fanfare, with a birdie on the first hole and a bogey on the second.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology partnered to build the project, which opened in early June to much fanfare.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanfare
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Pomp and pageantry Britain is certainly pulling out the stops for Macron's state visit, which will have all the pomp and pageantry that the country excels at.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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As a showpiece occasion to send England off to the European Championship, there was no shortage of pomp and ceremony in their 7-0 win against Jamaica.—
Nancy Froston,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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In the peak of the pageantry, the Lord Provost Robert Aldridge then presented the King with the keys to the city of Edinburgh, who immediately returned them.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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While both events will include a military flypast, Trooping the Color offers a more old-fashioned sense of pageantry with those soldiers on horseback, dressed in brightly colored ceremonial uniforms and elaborate headgear.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
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Only then can future World Cup’s begin to credibly deliver the basics of sustainability and safety, without the drama of sweat, storms, or scandal overshadowing the spectacle.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The quality of November’s war was only magnified in retrospect by the complete lack of substance in that evening’s main event: a snooze-fest spectacle between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The glitz and glamor of the tournament also draws celebrities from all walks of life, with singer/producer/composer Pharrell Williams, actor Ben Stiller and three-time Formula One world drivers champion Jackie Stewart among those in attendance last year.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Donald Trump decided the White House, which has had enough bling for every President since John Adams, needed more glitz.—
William W Bedsworth,
Oc Register,
26 May 2025
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Their minimalist bottles and containers photograph beautifully, their price points signal exclusivity without screaming ostentation, and their international origins provide cultural cache.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
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As high heels become less of a requisite in certain arenas, the Cannes red carpet — whose ostentation is rivaled only by the Met Gala or the Oscars — is something of a final frontier.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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In a sport reputed for its flamboyance, Malinin speaks the non-verbal language of charisma.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their taboo-breaking flamboyance — including playful moments on stage, sometimes even kissing each other on screen as a symbol of their camaraderie — adds a theatrical flair to their shows that captivates.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
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Call it a legacy of a standout awards season, but the razzmatazz of the red carpet has filtered its way into the world of nails, with crystal embellishments proving popular.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Here are just a few… Communal singing A hymn written by a dying Anglican cleric in the 1800s might not scream ‘pre-match razzmatazz’, but the pre-kick-off rendition of Abide With Me has become a staple of the build-up to FA Cup finals.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Fanfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanfare. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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