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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
The festival includes dancing, singing, and beauty pageants.
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Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
The world’s first boardwalk opened here in 1870, and by the early 20th century, Atlantic City had become one of America’s great leisure capitals, home to grand seaside hotels, beauty pageants, and supper clubs, frequented by legendary performers like Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, and The Beatles.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Now in its 79th year, the festival features crab races—including the Governor’s Cup—cooking contests, live music, parades, pageants, running events, and boat docking competitions.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The physician and former beauty pageant contestant appeared at the Integrity Children's Fund's Dinner en Rouge Gala in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
The world’s first boardwalk opened here in 1870, and by the early 20th century, Atlantic City had become one of America’s great leisure capitals, home to grand seaside hotels, beauty pageants, and supper clubs, frequented by legendary performers like Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, and The Beatles.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Now in its 79th year, the festival features crab races—including the Governor’s Cup—cooking contests, live music, parades, pageants, running events, and boat docking competitions.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
The physician and former beauty pageant contestant appeared at the Integrity Children's Fund's Dinner en Rouge Gala in Atlanta on Saturday, May 16.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageant
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All eyes will be on the princess, 44, at Trooping the Colour on June 13, when the senior royals will gather for a ceremonial military parade held annually to mark the official birthday of the British monarch.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Hollywood power at the ceremony Actress and producer Salma Hayek, a big soccer fan, gave a brief welcome speech during the first protocol parade of a World Cup in which the 48 flags of the participating countries could be seen.—
Berenice Bautista,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Everything first lady occupies multiple floors, including a small theater showing films, and rotating and themed exhibits exploring the influence and legacies of presidential counterparts throughout American history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Items in the exhibit, which kicked off what would have been the late singer's birthday weekend, explore the relationship between musical instruments and the human body.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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To jumpstart the week of sessions and forums centered around technology and design, Apple will host a keynote presentation, announcing the latest software and products coming to users.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Still, presentation decks and valuation models are broadly accepted as a necessary learning tool.—
Meg Short,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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At a celebratory exhibition match last week in the capital, under the watchful eye of the supreme leader, Naegohyang faced off against the under-17s team, who just added an Asian Cup to their impressive array of silverware, trouncing Japan 5-1 in the final.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Flip it over, the exhibition caseback gives a full view of the manually wound movement with exceptional finishes and a power reserve of nearly three days.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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On a clear day, the panorama stretches across the valley all the way to distant hills and to Perugia, once the bitter rival of Assisi.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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The architects varied the floor planes and ceiling heights inside to help define spaces in lieu of walls, maintaining views of the panorama through expanses of floor-to-ceiling glass shaded by broad hemlock eaves.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In fact, in a time when artificial intelligence imperils the livelihoods – and lives – of laborers across economic classes, sumptuous spectacle can be an act of resistance in its own right.—
Eileen G'Sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Every four years, soccer fans around the globe go berserk over the World Cup, but in host cities like Los Angeles, the worldwide spectacle feels bittersweet and financially out of reach.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The passion that this tournament inspires has already been on display this month as international friendlies are played around the country as national teams tune up for the big show.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The 700-foot-tall Paramount Miami Worldcenter will be lit up with two soccer displays courtesy of the Miami Host Committee and Telemundo.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Last summer, Atlanta announced an ambitious plan to end encampments and other street sleeping downtown ahead of the 39-day soccer spectacular that begins June 11.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Pyrotechnic spectaculars thrill us with movement, surprise, poignant impermanence — and those qualities distinguish dance, as well.—
Celia Wren,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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“Pageant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageant. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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