PAGEANTRY Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

pageantry

noun

Definition of pageantry

as in pomp

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Recent Examples of pageantry Since then, the former beauty queen has retired from pageantry after becoming the first Canadian woman to win all four major national titles — Miss Universe Canada, Miss World Canada, Miss International Canada and Miss Earth Canada. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 July followed with Wimbledon, Tour de France and World Cup pageantry. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The pageantry may attract attention, and the awards may celebrate achievement. — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Monday started with the pageantry of a now-familiar political handover (Burnham being Britain’s seventh prime minister in a little more than a decade and the fifth in four years). — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pageantry

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Noun

Just being there is going to be a goosebump moment for the pomp, circumstance, and the speed.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
No pomp, no circumstance, no celebrity— this is the sticky ground floor of the nation’s country music scene.

— Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pomp

Noun

The battle at the University of Costa Rica gained significant attention, with some viewers leaving comments on the videos over the spectacle.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The events have all had a Trumpian flair, featuring appearances from his friends and the aim of showcasing spectacle, Americana and power.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of spectacle

Noun

Because of the secrecy that goes into making them, new Sacha Baron Cohen projects rarely come with much fanfare until the last possible minute.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026
Throughout Green’s career, each of his albums has garnered a bit more fanfare than the last — according to the Billboard 200 chart.

— Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of fanfare

Noun

The packaging and philosophy emphasize sustainability and collectibility without ostentation, aligning with a growing desire for thoughtful luxury.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
While Vico has been careful to avoid any kind of ostentation, Argentaia offers a spa, a tennis court, a stunning 100-foot saltwater infinity pool overlooking the valley, and a movie theater.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026

Definition of ostentation

Noun

Behind the glitz of multimillion-dollar funding rounds that define today’s unicorns are often years of founder sacrifices and barely-there paychecks.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
The progression of clothing seen in each section is meant to reflect the state of the world before, during and after the crash, a transition from glitz and glam to practical silhouettes meant for labor.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of glitz

Noun

Gloria is a user, a poseur extraordinaire; her fluttery flamboyance, rooted in insecurity, summons another Gloria, the one from Sunset Blvd.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
And there was Erling Haaland living his best Norwegian life, terrifying on the pitch and absurd off it, multiplying his stardom with a flamboyance and humor that didn’t detract from his serious talent.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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