fanfare
Americannoun
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a flourish or short air played on trumpets or the like.
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an ostentatious display or flourish.
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publicity or advertising.
noun
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a flourish or short tune played on brass instruments, used as a military signal, at a ceremonial event, etc
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an ostentatious flourish or display
Etymology
Origin of fanfare
1760–70; < French, expressive word akin to fanfaron fanfaron.
Example Sentences
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TCL Film Machine, an AI-fueled film studio that was launched with great fanfare in 2024, appears becalmed, its webpage currently featuring to a single unclickable image.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Thudding drums, an electric guitar that chugs like a tank’s engine turning over and blaring trumpet fanfare announce the onset of football on CBS, Fox and NBC.
From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026
Dupont was sidelined for nearly nine months before making his return for club side Toulouse to considerable fanfare.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The Trump administration did an about-face Tuesday on an autism treatment it had promoted with great fanfare.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
With plenty of dignitaries present and fanfare fit for a king, the release cage was opened.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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