Pomp is an English word of 4 letters with synonyms like display or show. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Pomp in a sentence
Related words
Pomp meaning
- Show of magnificence; parade; display; power.
- A procession distinguished by ostentation and splendor; a pageant.
Using Pomp
- The main meaning on this page is: Show of magnificence; parade; display; power. | A procession distinguished by ostentation and splendor; a pageant.
- Useful related words include: gaudery, display, show, eclat.
- In the example corpus, pomp often appears in combinations such as: pomp and, the pomp, of pomp.
Context around Pomp
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 7 middle, 8 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Pomp
- In this selection, "pomp" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 25.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, utmost, minimal, patriotic and ahead stand out and add context to how "pomp" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include all the pomp and pageantry and at the pomp and pageantry. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "pomp" sits close to words such as abstain, acrylic and adc, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with pomp
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Captain Patrick Dangerfield was back in his pomp. (8 words)
However, not everyone wants to be part of the pomp and pageantry. (12 words)
Despite supposed differences, each outlet pushed the line that pomp and circumstance is worth celebrating. (15 words)
All of these releases meant that 's smaller updates didn't get the pomp and circumstance that other updates and upgrades received this year, but the brand-new Macs hitting the scene this fall will shake things up. (38 words)
But as Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained following four days of recent visits with ambassadors and senators in the nation’s capital, the meetings are more than just pomp and circumstance. (38 words)
He calmly shook off the emotions that hit him earlier in the day as he lined up along the baseline and watched fireworks go off in the outfield, per the typical pomp and circumstance of Opening Day. (37 words)
Example sentences (20)
All of these releases meant that 's smaller updates didn't get the pomp and circumstance that other updates and upgrades received this year, but the brand-new Macs hitting the scene this fall will shake things up.
Amid all the pomp and pageantry of the King's Birthday Parade last weekend, there was a little bit of history you may not have noticed.
Amruta Khanvilkar, one of the popular faces of the Maharashtrian film industry, is also celebrating the festival with utmost pomp.
And his welcome at the White House was decidedly low-key, with minimal pomp and ceremony.
Behind all the spectacle and pomp and tradition of such a tournament, maybe the highlight of it all was to see these players encourage a child, or hug a wife, or laugh with a caddie.
Beyond all of the pomp and circumstance, however, there is an actual game to be played at some point.
But as Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained following four days of recent visits with ambassadors and senators in the nation’s capital, the meetings are more than just pomp and circumstance.
Captain Patrick Dangerfield was back in his pomp.
Coronation fever is sweeping Nuneaton and Bedworth as streets are decked out with patriotic pomp ahead of the historic event.
De Gea joined United in 2011, when Sir Alex Ferguson’s side were still in their pomp and Wenger’s Arsenal were arguably at their weakest.
Despite supposed differences, each outlet pushed the line that pomp and circumstance is worth celebrating.
Despite the wet weather, nothing dampened the mood of celebration across the country as put on a display of pomp and ceremony that it does best.
Hearing “Pomp and Circumstance” and watching a long line of capped and gowned faculty and graduates enter the field at the stadium is always uplifting.
He calmly shook off the emotions that hit him earlier in the day as he lined up along the baseline and watched fireworks go off in the outfield, per the typical pomp and circumstance of Opening Day.
However, not everyone wants to be part of the pomp and pageantry.
Hundreds more huddled into pubs and cafes and watched in awe at the pomp and pageantry of the happy and glorious day.
Manjeera Kumbha Mela began with religious fervour and pomp at Sri Siddi Saraswathi Kshetram in Raghavapur village in Nyalkal mandal of Sangareddy District in Telangana State on Monday.
Naturally, the taxpayers will pick up the tab and this has already caused some pushback from the public who are more concerned with what to feed their family than the pomp and pageantry involved with the ceremony.
Pomp And Power ran an excellent race at long odds in the Cape Town Met in late January, rediscovering his best form to finish a close-up third to Jet Dark.
Sweden’s celebrations to mark King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 50 years on the throne culminated Saturday after a weekend of pomp and circumstance that included galas, street parties and a procession through Stockholm.
Common combinations with pomp
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- pomp and 89×
- the pomp 37×
- of pomp 12×
- and pomp 8×
- great pomp 7×
- his pomp 6×
- with pomp 6×
- pomp of 5×
- pomp in 2×
- more pomp 2×