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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 pageant queen, who was previously crowned Miss Nevada USA and most recently represented America at the Miss World competition in Vietnam, has been raising awareness of the disease on pageant stages across the United States and the world. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 The competition is separate from the Miss America pageant, which traces its history to a 1921 event in Atlantic City, New Jersey. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 In 2016, former beauty pageant winner Baylee Curran alleged that Brown had pulled a gun on her, although Brown maintained his innocence and the story was never corroborated. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 Tacos and Tequila 2026 tickets General admission tickets cost $94 and include access to the festival grounds, food and tequila vendors, the Chihuahua beauty pageant and photo opportunities. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pageant

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Noun

This means that many times, HOAs have a measure of control over home decor and public gatherings of residents, such as parades, festivals and holiday parties – including which holidays are celebrated at all.

— Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
The flagship gathering resembles a cross between a Mardi Gras parade, an agricultural expo and a secular revival.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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Bella chews him out for punching Angus in the face right before Angus’s big presentation, which Johnny knew about because they were supposed to throw a return supper for him, a dinner Johnny was supposed to cook.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Consumer habits also proved more stubbornly set than PowerPoint presentations had suggested.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

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The curators have also organized an exhibition within an exhibition, producing a simulacrum of Lichtenstein’s 1962 Leo Castelli Gallery debut.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The reports say that when a post office facility was struck, about a third of the entire exhibition was destroyed.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibition

Noun

Access to the private and quietly serene Regent Club, set at the top of the resort with an adults-only pool embracing the full panorama, is only included for villa and penthouse guests but is available as an add-on to suite bookings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
The embroidered panorama depicting the last successful invasion of England goes on public display at the British Museum this week, back on British soil for the first time since the 11th century.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of panorama

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The combination of spectacle and intimacy is well balanced, in part because Kazan and her co-showrunner Jeb Stuart are so dialed into their characters.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
This a show about the 1920s that behaves like a sensational stage spectacle from the 1920s, with a cast of dozens and special effects that make everything and everyone look monumental and magnificent.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of spectacle

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Seaver did not respond to a request for comment asking if the display might have been part of his home’s Halloween decorations or potentially served some other purpose.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Just around a curved hallway are three colorful displays of books wrapped in African textiles by the British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, each presiding over a cluster of seating.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of display

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Throughout the performance, Seth Rogen, Andrew Watt and Sombr made cameos before the two-song spectacular came to an end.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
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

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