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as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
restaurant reviews that are written with a pomposity that will leave a bad taste in anyone's mouth
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as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements
his over-the-top trophy mansion should give you some idea of his pomposity
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Recent Examples of pomposity
No one’s pomposity or embarrassing behavior was beyond his reach.
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Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2024
As established in Paddington 2, King brings out something special in Grant, somehow coaxing a unique blend of Grant’s rom-com befuddlement and pomposity into a vanity-free sense of abandon.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2023
Comics can garner applause and earn street cred for letting some air out of the pomposity of these events.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024
All this pomposity, yet it’s come to be known many ’70s hip-hop OGs actually looked down on freestyling as a show of unpreparedness.
—Jonathan Rowe, Spin, 19 Sep. 2023
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Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2024
As established in Paddington 2, King brings out something special in Grant, somehow coaxing a unique blend of Grant’s rom-com befuddlement and pomposity into a vanity-free sense of abandon.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2023
Comics can garner applause and earn street cred for letting some air out of the pomposity of these events.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024
All this pomposity, yet it’s come to be known many ’70s hip-hop OGs actually looked down on freestyling as a show of unpreparedness.
—Jonathan Rowe, Spin, 19 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pomposity
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She's paired up with Xeni (voiced by Richard Ayoade), a daydream director looking to move up into the big leagues of nighttime dreams but has a lot of artistic arrogance.Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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This can help alleviate concerns about potential arrogance or difficulty in adjusting to team dynamics. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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In the primary bedroom, which opens to a patio, wood floors lead to an bathroom with a spacious vanity, free-standing tub, and separate rain shower.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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The primary suite encompasses the entire third floor and has a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, a custom walk-in closet and a marble spa bath with dual vanities, a steam shower and two commodes.Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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The wholesale engulfing of the myth of white superiority is what makes that kind of violence.Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The film explores how the extremists combine violence, threatened or actual, with sophisticated social media campaigns to bring their pseudoscientific claims of racial superiority to the mainstream.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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This leads to a heartfelt exploration of ego, humility, and legacy.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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But fame and success ultimately released any reluctance to speak out, and seemed to loosen his ego as well.Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite her standout performance, Keith took most pride in Northwood’s historic victory.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Hezbollah has long justified reckless wars against Israel with appeals to pan-Arab pride: The liberation of Palestine was worth any sacrifice.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Pomposity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pomposity. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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