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

In the closing minute, it switches into stadium rock bombast, as the band sing, "I'll follow you into the sun".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

This latest combination of vanity whining and braggadocio bombast was greeted from Congress, members of his staff, reporters and members of the general public with mostly wide, tired stares.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 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