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Meaning of the word fanfare in English

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fanfare

US /ˈfæn.fer/
UK /ˈfæn.fer/
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Noun

1.

a short, lively, and ceremonial piece of music or a flourish of trumpets or brass instruments, typically played for a special event or to announce someone important

Example:
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The arrival of the queen was announced with a loud fanfare.
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The ceremony began with a brief musical fanfare.
Synonym:
flourishblastpealblaretrumpet call
2.

publicity or a fuss made over something or someone

Example:
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The new product was launched with great fanfare.
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Despite all the fanfare, the event was a flop.
Synonym:
publicityfusshooplapompshow
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