Thesaurus results for PAGEANT

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 In 1921, the Miss America pageant was founded, a major event held in Atlantic City for decades that helped extend the tourism season. — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 In addition, the pageant announced that, as a result of her title being rescinded, Márquez would no longer travel to Puerto Rico in November to represent the country at the Miss Universe pageant. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 And then there’d be pictures of Shelly and April onstage in the beauty pageants. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2026 Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse is breaking her silence about losing her title weeks after winning the state pageant. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pageant

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Noun

There was a costume parade featuring 38 corgis in diverse outfits including a dinosaur suit, a dress and doggy sports gear.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Victoria Beckham continued her bikini parade while out in Portofino with her husband David and daughter Harper, 15.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of parade

Noun

Created by Professor Antonio Faeti, an author and educator, the museum features exhibits on the role of shoes in fairy tales, travelers in search of discoveries, children who risk getting lost in the forest and more.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
This is an exhibit that will feel different every time it is visited.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibit

Noun

The first concept art for the film was revealed during the Disney Entertainment Showcase presentation at the D23 fan event Friday, along with some new plot details.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Don’t expect crazy flavors or fussy, over-the-top presentation; just excellent home-style baking where taste supersedes everything else.

— Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of presentation

Noun

The exhibition is an excellent excuse to visit Ciutadella with its warren of atmospheric streets, much as Son Ermità is the perfect excuse to visit, or return to, Menorca.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
The exhibition will feature 10 immersive zones, each inviting visitors into the world of Schulz (known as Sparky) and Peanuts, exploring his enduring influence on culture.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibition

Noun

In general, seek a perch with clear panoramas—such as a hilltop or open field instead of a thick forest.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
In later iterations, Reihana retitled the panorama In Pursuit of Venus [infected], for the astronomy project and rape joke at the heart of wallpaper’s story.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

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Built into a natural ravine, the stadium’s site was used for ancient Greek athletic contests and later Roman spectacles before falling into centuries of disuse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
In Navarrette’s casting as Rogue, there was an implicit acknowledgement of the kind of shifts in consumer sentiment Marvel may be worrying about — away from IP-reliant spectacle towards something more homegrown and hand-spun.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of spectacle

Noun

Lucid Motors Drivers face a giant 34-inch curved glass display floating above the steering wheel, paired with a secondary 12-inch central pilot touchscreen for deeper controls.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
In the latest display of the seemingly ceaseless political rift in Bloomfield, a group of residents is suing the town council in hopes that a judge will remove Town Manager Alvin Schwapp from office.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of display

Noun

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
Sure, the city has fantastic architecture, world-class restaurants, Broadway spectaculars, and those oh-so-gorgeous hotels.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2026

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