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fanfare

[ fan-fair ]

noun

  1. a flourish or short air played on trumpets or the like.
  2. an ostentatious display or flourish.
  3. publicity or advertising.


fanfare

/ ˈfænfɛə /

noun

  1. a flourish or short tune played on brass instruments, used as a military signal, at a ceremonial event, etc
  2. an ostentatious flourish or display
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fanfare1

1760–70; < French, expressive word akin to fanfaron fanfaron.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fanfare1

C17: from French, back formation from fanfarer to play a flourish on trumpets; see fanfaronade
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Example Sentences

But for the last week and a half a tiny, cheery red machine has been rewarding me with a fanfare when I decide to rise.

An extremely private person, Steiner lived the nightmare without fanfare, without telling anyone outside of his inner-circle, the loquacious storyteller keeping his most important words to himself.

Musk’s “most unique thing on the road” hit the pavement four years after it was unveiled amid much fanfare and a botched demonstration of its shatter-resistant windows.

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has announced a special committee to look into all aspects of road safety following Tuesday's fatal accident, but it has been greeted with little fanfare or enthusiasm.

From BBC

Six years ago, with great fanfare, the San Francisco Giants recruited Friedman’s Dodgers lieutenant, Farhan Zaidi, to return the Giants to glory.

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