fanfare

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

Synonyms: fanfar

Antonyms: fanfar

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[flourish]] of [[trumpets]] or [[horns]] as to announce; a short and lively [[air]] performed on hunting horns during the chase.
2. {{lb|en|countable|uncountable}} A show of [[ceremony]] or [[celebration]].

Verb

1. To [[play]] a fanfare.
2. {{lb|en|music}} 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]].

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