pomp and circumstance

noun

: impressive formal activities or ceremonies

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In ceremonial pomp and circumstance, the Oviedo, Spain-native was honored for her contributions in the arena of sustainable design and took to the podium and presented her theory of hybridization. —

Sofia Celeste, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024 Chicken Wine is crisp and vibrant, without pomp and circumstance. —

Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2024 By the numbers: Executive advisory firm Teneo analyzed 250 sustainability reports from S&P 500 companies published between Jan. 1 – July 30 and found that while ESG reports very much live on, the pomp and circumstance surrounding their launch is dwindling. —

Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024 There are weddings that are big and fancy, brimming with guests and marked by pomp and circumstance. —

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