bombast

Example Sentences

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Some reveled in his bombast and the way Trump blithely bulldozed political norms.

From Los Angeles Times

There was no bombast and there was no hubris: Adler wanted readers to be guided by their palates and instincts, as she was.

From Salon

Ms. Haley’s allies said that because she served in Mr. Trump’s administration, she could bring the knowledge of the former president’s policy goals without the bombast that turned off moderate conservatives.

From New York Times

Predictably, Junius criticizes him, insulted that his son has rejected his histrionic bombast for a more contemplative, naturalistic approach.

From Washington Post

For audiences weary of superheroic bombast and worn out from puzzling through art house arcana, “CODA” is here to save the day.

From Washington Post