Thesaurus results for PAGEANT

pageant

noun

ˈpa-jənt

Definition of pageant

as in parade

a staged presentation often with music that consists of a procession of narrated or enacted scenes we always put on a Christmas pageant every year

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as in exhibit

an elaborate, visually exciting show or event an annual summertime pageant depicting the town's founding and colorful early history

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Recent Examples of pageant The 18-year-old native from Coffee County, Georgia, became the state's first winner in the national teen pageant and won the cash prize of $25,000. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Judges for this year’s Miss Teen pageant include Kelsey Swanson, who is a current member of the cast of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and joins the judging panel this year. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 No stranger to controversy over the past several years, the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants have just landed in another. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 However, in 2025, the pageants aired on the Queen Beauty Network, which focuses on fashion, beauty, and pageant industries. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pageant

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Noun

Harding and Powell have been making the rounds at parades and festivals where meat raffles offer oversized sausages as prizes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
The championship parades perfectly embodied Kansas City in that way.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of parade

Noun

The event is expected to feature over 2,000 exhibits from more than 300 exhibitors, including over 150 products making their debut.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Except here, parents can bring their kids along for the festivities and check out a penguin exhibit or ride a roller coaster all in the same night.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibit

Noun

To date, no landlord who has applied has qualified, according to a city presentation at an August Housing Committee meeting.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
This presentation is co-sponsored by Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC) and the City of Solana Beach’s Parks and Recreation Department.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of presentation

Noun

On the exhibition side, Digion Cinema will show off an online cinema platform and AR smart glasses built for film viewing.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The vine made its American debut as an exotic plant at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876, where it was displayed as part of the Japanese government’s exhibition and first caught the attention of American gardeners.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibition

Noun

George Orwell’s dystopian classic blends political and science fiction into a chilling panorama of high-level surveillance and manipulation.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
In general, seek a perch with clear panoramas—such as a hilltop or open field instead of a thick forest.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of panorama

Noun

The battle at the University of Costa Rica gained significant attention, with some viewers leaving comments on the videos over the spectacle.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The events have all had a Trumpian flair, featuring appearances from his friends and the aim of showcasing spectacle, Americana and power.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of spectacle

Noun

The single-floor, three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is free-flowing, allowing for the owner to be creative in their displays.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Yoane Wissa’s encouraging display against Liverpool suggested the DR Congo international is capable of playing as either a No 10 or as a striker, though Nick Woltemade was an unused substitute, raising fresh questions over his future.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of display

Noun

Those who visit annually or several times during the year are deeply passionate about the live shows, character meet-and-greets, holiday food specials, seasonal festivals and parades and nighttime spectaculars that these parks provide.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Sure, the city has fantastic architecture, world-class restaurants, Broadway spectaculars, and those oh-so-gorgeous hotels.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2026

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