ostentatiousness

noun

Definition of ostentatiousnessnext
as in ostentation
excessive or unnecessary display the over-the-top ostentatiousness of the wedding banquet was in poor taste

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostentatiousness
  1. ostentation
  2. flamboyance
  3. ornamentation
  4. spectacle
  5. pomp
  6. decoration
  7. gaudiness
  8. luxuriance
Noun
  • The packaging and philosophy emphasize sustainability and collectibility without ostentation, aligning with a growing desire for thoughtful luxury.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • While Vico has been careful to avoid any kind of ostentation, Argentaia offers a spa, a tennis court, a stunning 100-foot saltwater infinity pool overlooking the valley, and a movie theater.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Definition of ostentation
Noun
  • Gloria is a user, a poseur extraordinaire; her fluttery flamboyance, rooted in insecurity, summons another Gloria, the one from Sunset Blvd.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And there was Erling Haaland living his best Norwegian life, terrifying on the pitch and absurd off it, multiplying his stardom with a flamboyance and humor that didn’t detract from his serious talent.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of flamboyance
Noun
  • Clad in pine paneling, the cabins go light on ornamentation, instead emphasizing the surrounding landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Master model designer Milan Madge incorporated metallic gold elements and raised textures to capture the original's rich ornamentation and depth.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • The battle at the University of Costa Rica gained significant attention, with some viewers leaving comments on the videos over the spectacle.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The events have all had a Trumpian flair, featuring appearances from his friends and the aim of showcasing spectacle, Americana and power.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of spectacle
Noun
  • Just being there is going to be a goosebump moment for the pomp, circumstance, and the speed.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • No pomp, no circumstance, no celebrity— this is the sticky ground floor of the nation’s country music scene.
    — Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pomp
Noun
  • The Navy is reportedly planning to recommend Miller’s name for the Medal of Honor—the country’s highest military decoration for acts of valor—although the final award would need to be approved by Congress.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • All the signs that summer is winding down are here — kids heading back to school, the days getting shorter and Halloween decorations taking over stores.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • The Dominick is all floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, rooftop pools, and moody light fixtures — in other words, its 46 stories are peppered with elements that exude upscale, sophisticated energy while avoiding all signs of gaudiness.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.
    — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Definition of gaudiness
Noun
  • But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?
    — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The comic luxuriance of Roman references should not blind us to the significance of these constant appeals to the Roman Republic and to classical virtue.
    — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2022
Definition of luxuriance
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“Ostentatiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostentatiousness. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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