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Fanfare

/fˈæˌnfɛr/
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(noun) A flourish of trumpets or horns as to announce; a short and lively air performed on hunting horns during the chase.

Tom celebrated his fortieth the other day, without fanfare or trumpets.
Tom celebrated his fortieth birthday the other day, without fanfare or trumpets.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new library was opened with much ____, including a brass band and a grand ribbon-cutting.

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