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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
Subsequently, longtime pageant coach Thom Brodeur acquired the pageants, replacing fashion designer Laylah Rose.
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Peter White,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Among the beauty pageant of 1960s Ferrari road cars, arguably the most dazzling is the 275 GTB/4 coupe.
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Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
The friend group, and its leader Paulina (Benton), are then consumed with preparation for the pageant.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Immersive museums, covered wagon campgrounds, pageants, and hands-on historical sites breathe life into Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books and make her characters come alive.
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Alicia Underlee Nelson,
Midwest Living,
22 June 2026
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Peter White,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Among the beauty pageant of 1960s Ferrari road cars, arguably the most dazzling is the 275 GTB/4 coupe.
—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
The friend group, and its leader Paulina (Benton), are then consumed with preparation for the pageant.
—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Immersive museums, covered wagon campgrounds, pageants, and hands-on historical sites breathe life into Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books and make her characters come alive.
—
Alicia Underlee Nelson,
Midwest Living,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pageant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageant
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The record-breaking heat wave forced the cancellation of several parades and other events in the area.
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Officials are urging anyone attending parades, concerts and fireworks shows to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade and monitor local weather conditions.
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Nineteen cannons discovered at the bottom of the Savannah River were unveiled Thursday as a part of a new exhibit at the Savannah History Museum.
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Public spaces present exhibits that immerse you in the nostalgia of the Golden Age of air travel.
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The date was revealed Saturday during a presentation at Essence Festival of Culture, featuring creator, showrunner and exec producer Ben Watkins, star Jaalen Best, and cast members Dana Gourrier, Amin Joseph, Kai Parham, and Michael Ealy.
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The five-day preliminary hearing will mark the most significant presentation of evidence in the case so far — and the first time that Kirk’s parents and widow will be in the courtroom with defendant Tyler Robinson.
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The institution has grown into one of the region’s premier history museums, featuring historic homes, gardens, archives and exhibitions.
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The exhibition also included a retrospective display of eight landmark creations released over the brand’s three decades, highlighting the evolution of Roberto Coin's design language.
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From the military forays of the country’s first president to the development of robotics and artificial intelligence, the road offers a panorama of the nation’s progress.
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The decade was an unhappy panorama of inflation, gas shortages, military humiliation, and revelations of political corruption.
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Earlier this month, another Tennessee highway became the stage for an accidental spectacle when a brake fire on a trailer hauling fireworks ignited its cargo, causing bursts of colorful explosions on Interstate 75 near Chattanooga.
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Before his first full professional season, which began in the minors, a Caglianone batting practice session in spring training could turn into a spectacle.
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More than 96,000 Hyundai Tucson small SUVs are being recalled because of a software error that can temporarily prevent critical information from appearing on the vehicle's display, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Everything about Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos's coupling has been a display of more is more.
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In what is being compared to a Super Bowl spectacular, the performances are set to be broadcast live to millions of soccer fans.
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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.
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“Pageant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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