fanfare

The word “fanfare” has 2 syllables: fan-fare

It's pronounced as /ˈfæn.fɛər/

What is synonym and antonym for fanfare?

In the thesaurus, “fanfare” has 54 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fanfare along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fanfare

adornment
alarum
array
ballyhoo
dazzle
decoration
demonstration
display
dressing
embellishment
extravagance
extravaganza
fanciness
flamboyance
flash
flashiness
flourish
foofaraw
garishness
garnishment
gaudiness
glitz
hullabaloo
luridness
luxuriance
luxuriousness
magnificence
meretriciousness
mummery
opulence
ornamentation
ostentation
ostentatiousness
pageant
pageantry
panoply
parade
pomp
pretence
pretense
pretentiousness
razzle-dazzle
razzmatazz
richness
shine
show
showiness
spectacle
sumptuousness
swank
tawdriness
trimming
trumpet call
vulgarity

Antonyms for fanfare

austerity
concealment
conservativeness
elegance
gracefulness
hiding
minimalism
moderation
modesty
plainness
restraint
severity
simplicity
tastefulness
understatement

Meanings of fanfare

noun
1. A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.
2. A show of ceremony or celebration.
verb
1. To play a fanfare.
2. To embellish with fanfares.
3. To imitate a fanfare, in order to dramatize the presentation or introduction of something.
4. To introduce with pomp and show.
5. To mark an arrival or departure with music, noise, or drama.
6. To publicize or announce.
7. To fan out.

Example Sentences

The new product was launched with great fanfare, including a grand event and promotional blitz.
The parade began with a burst of fanfare from the brass band.
Despite the initial fanfare, the movie did not perform well at the box office.
She was greeted with a lot of fanfare when she returned from her successful expedition.
The company’s anniversary was celebrated with much fanfare and a spectacular fireworks display.

On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fanfare, such as: adornment, alarum, array, austerity, ballyhoo, concealment, conservativeness.

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