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Pomp

/ˈpɒmp/

Show of magnificence; parade; display; power.

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noun
  1. 1

    Show of magnificence; parade; display; power.

  2. 2

    A procession distinguished by ostentation and splendor; a pageant.

verb
  1. 1

    To make a pompous display; to conduct.

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eclatnounAlternative spelling of éclat. [A brilliant or successful effect; brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.]

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eclatnounAlternative spelling of éclat. [A brilliant or successful effect; brilliance of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.]
grandeurnounThe state of being grand or splendid; magnificence.
pageantrynounA pageant; a colourful show or display, as in a pageant.
ceremonynounAn official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
monotonousTedious, repetitious, or lacking in variety.
splendornounMagnificent appearance, display or grandeur.
apparatusnounThe entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.
fanfarenoun(countable, uncountable) A show of ceremony or celebration.
machinenounA device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
pumpnounA device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.
pombenounAn African beer made from millet.
magnificencenoungrandeur, brilliance, lavishness or splendor
spectaclenounAn exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
flourishverb(intransitive) To thrive or grow well.
glitternounTo sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.
gaudinessnounPretension in appearance; looking overly and distastefully adorned.
paradenounAn organized display of a group of people, particularly
ostentationnounAmbitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
lavishnessnounThe state or characteristic of being lavish.
showinessnounThe property of being showy.

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