Word: pomp
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...pomp and circumstance of this morning was wonderful but you know that's not the real Harvard," Kiely said...
...fading but still palpable grandeur of the British monarchy. To those who savor such things, British royals are the first among equals of world royalty, the last symbols of an aristocratic society that has largely disappeared in most places but still hangs on, with much of its Victorian pomp intact, in Britain. Even the Japanese Emperor Hirohito never forgot being overawed by the style of his British royal hosts on his first trip to Europe in the 1920s...
...Ward Sinclair of The Washington Postwrote, "Simpson turns out to be one of the mostrefreshing breezes that occasionally gentles theirway through Congressional pomp and fustian toremind that all is not lost...
...qualities of grit and mettle that buttress more dimensioned performers. Neither Morisette nor Manson ever maximized their potential in either of these areas, and the supreme entertainment value that each of them brought to the concert couldn't mask these weaknesses. The audience loved Morissette and Garbage for the pomp and rarity of embracing a mutual moment with cultural icons, but the relationship never cut deeper than the shared hype...
Nevertheless, the restoration will only be a symbol. There seem to be dozens of issues on campus that need attention, not to mention financial support. I question the fundraising priorities of the University. We must remember that the heart of Harvard is not in the pomp of its buildings, but rather in the vibrant campus community that inhabits its hallowed halls. Thus, if we are to truly celebrate the success of our University's fundraising campaign, the best possible investments would be made in the spirit of improving life for the students, the faculty, and the staff. A student union...