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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
Angeria is a Perfect Fit With her charm, polish from her years in the Atlanta pageant scene, quick wit, and heartfelt moments that shine through episode after episode, fans already trust her perspective.
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Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Duff will play Miranda Miller, a mother whose mission in life is to make her 10-year-old daughter Bailey the most successful child pageant contestant in America.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
There have been other contestants wearing hijab before in mainstream beauty pageants over the years, such as Halima Aden in Miss Minnesota USA, NPR reported.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Lake Forest Lake Bluff Pageant was hosted by Lake County Community Pageants, an organization responsible for hosting similar pageants from Zion to Waukegan to Mundelein and beyond.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Duff will play Miranda Miller, a mother whose mission in life is to make her 10-year-old daughter Bailey the most successful child pageant contestant in America.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
There have been other contestants wearing hijab before in mainstream beauty pageants over the years, such as Halima Aden in Miss Minnesota USA, NPR reported.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Lake Forest Lake Bluff Pageant was hosted by Lake County Community Pageants, an organization responsible for hosting similar pageants from Zion to Waukegan to Mundelein and beyond.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageant
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But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rich said that because of the administration’s intervention, the residents of his country are celebrating and literally plan to have a parade.—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Other exhibits tell more complex stories of how humans have interacted with the natural world throughout history.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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By midweek, the workplace apparently resembled a corporate museum exhibit.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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This is the first year the county can analyze and present in-depth data on the program, according to a presentation by the DHHS.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That change is expected to cost Kentucky's general fund an extra $50 million in fiscal year 2027 and $66 million in fiscal year 2028, according to a presentation from State Budget Director John Hicks.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the second day of the fair, Rossini took me on a tour of some of her favorite attractions—a ride on the SkyGlider chairlift, a visit to the crop-art exhibition, which featured several intricate portraits of Taylor Swift made entirely from seeds.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Up until his passing, Armani was working on a retrospective exhibition and a runway show to celebrate 50 years of being in business.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The two largest rams were lying down, seemingly enjoying their cuds and the panorama of Bear Canyon and the rugged San Andres Mountains that stretched beyond them.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Hotel Gabrielli has just reopened after a renovation, and its rooftop offers a stunning panorama of the iconic canals.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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The skull of a brown bear discovered in 2016 at the Viminacium amphitheatre in Serbia and recently analyzed provides the first physical evidence of the species’ involvement in Roman spectacles, as well as insights into its life in captivity, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Zhou’s theatrical vision explores humor, sensuality, and existential themes, resulting in garments that blur the boundaries of fashion, sculpture, and spectacle.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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The smaller Galaxy Tab S11 features an 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 2,560-by-1,600-pixel resolution, a refresh rate up to 120Hz, and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The elaborate display of military strength came with a show of solidarity with a host of heads of state, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un.—
Ellie Cook
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The agreement will also bring an episode of Friday Night SmackDown to the Delta Center on October 31st, creating a two-night WWE spectacular for the fans in Utah.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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This is a kinetic big-scale spectacular that needs to be seen on the big screen.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Pageant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageant. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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