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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
Hosted by Jacky Bracamontes, former Miss Mexico and Telemundo on-air personality, this new format will offer a select group of Latinas the opportunity to be crowned the first-ever Miss Universe Latina delegate, representing Latina women in the 74th edition of the pageant.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 May 2025
This suggests that pitch competitions can be compared with beauty pageants with blindfolded judges.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
That contestant is trans model Isabelle St. Cyr. St. Cyr will be the first openly trans contestant in the pageant's history after previously winning the local Miss Monson USA pageant in the Maine town of Monson.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The pageant took place the weekend of April 4, 2025.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 May 2025
This suggests that pitch competitions can be compared with beauty pageants with blindfolded judges.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
That contestant is trans model Isabelle St. Cyr. St. Cyr will be the first openly trans contestant in the pageant's history after previously winning the local Miss Monson USA pageant in the Maine town of Monson.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The pageant took place the weekend of April 4, 2025.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageant
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Prior to the parade, Putin and Xi held two rounds of talks and an informal chat about the conflict, the BBC reported, citing Chinese media.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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Yet Ukraine did succeed in disrupting the run-up to the parade earlier this week by launching several drone attacks against Moscow.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Interactive sports exhibit The California Science Center next to the Coliseum has opened a free interactive sports exhibit that will stay open through the 2028 Olympic Games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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The mountain’s storied past is detailed via interactive exhibits in the stylish Dr. T.W. Hardison Visitor Center, opened in 2021.—
Jack Schnedler,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2025
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Given that the show takes place in Taiwan, Huang's presentation is happening at an inconvenient time for US viewers.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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One particular presentation that focused on Micro LED projection for AR glasses stood out.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This new solo exhibition—her first in the United States, her first as a mother, and her most vulnerable yet—features 13 oil paintings Showering made during this intense period of change.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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The gala’s coinciding exhibition at the Met was curated by author Monica L. Miller and rooted in her 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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Lightning bolts of red were flashing out of the cloud line and creating a beautiful panorama against the backdrop of black.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Along with being surrounded by the dazzling panorama of rare orchids, tropical plants, herbs and fruit trees for sale by local and international vendors, the festival includes food and drink vendors, art, live music and lectures on orchid care and gardening.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Nearly seven years since her last US tour, Shakira and her famous hips returned with a massive spectacle.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The congressman sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, accusing him of prioritizing personal spectacle and showing admiration for authoritarian leaders.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
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The base model 2026 Kia Sportage LX comes standard with 12.3-inch dual panoramic displays with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The events garner media attention, with their photo-ready displays of firearms taken out of circulation.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The nighttime spectacular makes a return, while Wondrous Journeys will feature state-of-the-art projections.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Each party will be seated at a private table by the window to ensure direct views of Disney’s Luminous: The Symphony of Us nighttime spectacular, the fireworks show that takes place over the World Showcase Lagoon.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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“Pageant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageant. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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