bombast

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For more than 25 years, under the name Harriet Tubman, Messrs. Ross, Gibbs and Lewis have crafted a gorgeous balance of bombast and repose, and a distinctive approach to trio interplay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

And confetti cannons rained glitter over him as the brass bombast of Land of Hope and Glory rang out and a giant union jack appeared on the screen behind him.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

And throughout all of the bulging bombast, Qualley maintains determined eye contact with the camera, reminding the audience that both the character and the actor playing her remain in complete control.

From Salon • Aug. 23, 2025

Even winning is an abstract concept, floating on bombast.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2025

In the script, the dialogue is written with some exclamation points, but Bobby has stopped playing it with bombast.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove