FANFARADE Synonyms

• a formal event performed on a special occasion

• any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way

• the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion

• something intended to communicate a particular impression

• something shown to the public

• a visual representation of something

• behavior that makes your feelings public

• exhibiting openly in public view

• an electronic device that represents information in visual form

• to show, make visible or apparent

• attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

• the act of exhibiting

• a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display

• tasteless showiness

• a showy gesture

• an ornamental embellishment in writing

• a display of ornamental speech or language

• the act of waving

• (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments

• grow vigorously

• make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

• move or swing back and forth

• the audience at a stadium or racetrack

• a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof

• perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause

• a gaudy outward display

• lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity

• pretentious or showy or vulgar display

• a rich and spectacular ceremony

• an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

• a ceremonial procession including people marching

• an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things

• a visible display

• walk ostentatiously

• march in a procession in a public place

• cheap or pretentious or vain display

• ceremonial elegance and splendor

• any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent

• extravagant elaborateness

• something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

• an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale

• a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself