Dictionary fanfareShowy publicity

noun

fanfare

FAN-fair/ˈfænfer/

A showy display of celebration or publicity.

The sculpture is unveiled with balloons, confetti and considerable fanfare.

An elaborate unveiling combines applause, bows, balloons and confetti.

Etymology

fanfareFrencha sounding of trumpets; deeper origin uncertain

A trumpet flourish came to mean any showy burst of celebration or publicity.

More examples

The product arrived with little fanfare.
The anniversary was celebrated with great fanfare.

Forms

fanfare

Similar words

pomp: Emphasizes formal ceremonial grandeur.
publicity: Emphasizes efforts to attract public attention.