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Recent Examples of pageantry
The traditional pomp and pageantry associated with the state opening of Parliament was overshadowed by the political intrigue, specifically the mounting speculation that Health Secretary Wes Streeting was planning to quit Starmer’s government and launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday.
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Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Starmer appears to have seen off any immediate leadership challenge for now, and will hope that today’s pomp, pageantry and policy agenda can shift attention away from the current crisis.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 May 2026
From South India and Sri Lanka come emphatic roasts and stews, the pageantry of lamprais (a whole meal baked in banana leaf) and lacy hoppers, fermented rice flour pancakes with sides that slope upward as if in bloom.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Exactly how the organization intends to fuse patriotic pageantry with a global soccer tournament remains unclear.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
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Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Starmer appears to have seen off any immediate leadership challenge for now, and will hope that today’s pomp, pageantry and policy agenda can shift attention away from the current crisis.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 May 2026
From South India and Sri Lanka come emphatic roasts and stews, the pageantry of lamprais (a whole meal baked in banana leaf) and lacy hoppers, fermented rice flour pancakes with sides that slope upward as if in bloom.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Exactly how the organization intends to fuse patriotic pageantry with a global soccer tournament remains unclear.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageantry
Noun
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The traditional pomp and pageantry associated with the state opening of Parliament was overshadowed by the political intrigue, specifically the mounting speculation that Health Secretary Wes Streeting was planning to quit Starmer’s government and launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday.—
Pan Pylas,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Starmer appears to have seen off any immediate leadership challenge for now, and will hope that today’s pomp, pageantry and policy agenda can shift attention away from the current crisis.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The Caballero circus dynasty dates back to the turn of the 20th century in Guadalajara, with Adelaida Caballero was the first in the family to practice the joyous spectacle.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Across two extraordinary weeks, Cannes becomes a nonstop spectacle with daytime photo calls beside the Mediterranean, yacht lunches and interviews in the afternoon, followed by dazzling evening premieres on the legendary red carpet outside the Palais des Festivals.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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With much fanfare and after a week of advance leaks, the NFL officially released its 2026 schedule Thursday night.—
Greg Cote
May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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The Boeing order is especially puzzling as China is rolling out its indigenous C919 passenger aircraft with great fanfare.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 May 2026
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The atmosphere aligns with the philosophy: no ostentation, no grand production.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Las Vegas was the hottest place to be for country's biggest stars on Sunday, May 17, and the red carpet was all about glitz, glam and, for the Stapletons, showing up for each other.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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These sleek ships flock to the glitz of nearby resorts like Cannes, but peaceful Juan-les-Pins is protected.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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His flamboyance never tips into caricature, and along with wit and warmth there is real pain.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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For attorneys in an overcrowded marketplace, in a city with casual ethics and a weakness for flamboyance, an outlandish sales pitch can be the best way to break through.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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But multi-talent Eva Marija, still studying music at London’s Institute of Contemporary Performance, adds a little razzle dazzle toward the end by bringing out the violin.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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The concept of dazzle camouflage as a potential solution brought together research on vision, color theory, and weaponry and military strategy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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The pop auteur emerged shortly after, leading a funeral procession–style parade of dancers and an eight-piece brass band performing somber, New Orleans–style jazz renditions of songs from her 2025 album Mayhem.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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There will also be an art show and a fursuit parade.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Pageantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageantry. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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