pompous
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But as the satirically pompous, high-strung Moira Rose, the uncomfortably broke former soap opera queen and matriarch of the hit Canadian sitcom “Schitt’s Creek,” O’Hara achieved universal acclaim and endless memeability.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026
Dramatically, however, “Sirāt” is at once haphazard and pompous, stalling on its central mystery and throwing in a few flashes of distracting calamity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025
The mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap” parodied pompous rock musicians to great effect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
But pompous Henrich and Victor don’t appreciate that their accomplishments are built on other’s sacrifices.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
In the Round-Tower, a cold pompous little house, Faxe and I talked at some length before I had to see anyone else or make any formal statement or appearance.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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