FANFARE Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word fanfare. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FANFARE
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acclamation | nounn | |||||||
noun • enthusiastic approval | ||||||||
accolade | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction | ||||||||
adulation | nounn | |||||||
noun • servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise | ||||||||
applause | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together | ||||||||
commendation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement • a message expressing a favorable opinion | ||||||||
congratulations | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expression of approval and commendation | ||||||||
glorification | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of high honor • a portrayal of something as ideal • the act of glorifying (as in worship) | ||||||||
ovation | nounn | |||||||
noun • enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) | ||||||||
plaudits | nounn | |||||||
noun • enthusiastic approval | ||||||||
praise | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an expression of approval and commendation • offering words of homage as an act of worship verb • express approval of | ||||||||
tribute | nounn | |||||||
noun • something given or done as an expression of esteem • payment by one nation for protection by another • payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | ||||||||
cheers | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • a cry or shout of approval • the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom verb • give encouragement to • show approval or good wishes by shouting • cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful • become cheerful • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts | ||||||||
laudation | nounn | |||||||
noun • The act of lauding; high praise or commendation. | ||||||||
flash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden intense burst of radiant energy • a momentary brightness • a short vivid experience • a sudden brilliant understanding • a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) • a gaudy outward display • a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate • a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story • a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification • a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph adjective satellite • tastelessly showy verb • gleam or glow intermittently • appear briefly • display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously • make known or cause to appear with great speed • run or move very quickly or hastily • expose or show briefly • protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal • emit a brief burst of light | ||||||||
flourish | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • 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 verb • 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 | ||||||||
ostentation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a gaudy outward display • lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity • pretentious or showy or vulgar display | ||||||||
tucket | nounn | |||||||
noun • (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments |