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Recent Examples of pageantry
National spelling bees will be regarded as outdated pageantry, relics of a primitive age, as quaint and silly as debutante balls.
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Gabe Henry, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Bukele, who landed at Joint Base Andrews on Saturday, has a personal performative flair that aligns with Trump’s taste for pageantry.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Here’s coverage of today’s horse races, the historic event’s pageantry, fashion and hats, and views from the fans.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
The pageantry and the tradition The main-stage campus commencement gatherings at Alumni Park, which began about 75 years ago, weren’t short on pageantry and old-world tradition going back decades.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Gabe Henry, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Bukele, who landed at Joint Base Andrews on Saturday, has a personal performative flair that aligns with Trump’s taste for pageantry.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Here’s coverage of today’s horse races, the historic event’s pageantry, fashion and hats, and views from the fans.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
The pageantry and the tradition The main-stage campus commencement gatherings at Alumni Park, which began about 75 years ago, weren’t short on pageantry and old-world tradition going back decades.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageantry
Noun
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There was a moment early in the season at Stamford Bridge when — amid all the ceremony and pomp that comes before a modern Premier League game — Nikola Milenkovic stood perfectly still.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Extra pomp doesn’t have to skew antiquated, either, as several modern variations from upscale brands like Sferra and Annie Selke illustrate.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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This spectacle on a busy Friday afternoon led a crowd to gather, with some denouncing the show of force and impeding the ICE operation.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Simply, all viewers have to do is look up with the naked eye to take in the spectacular spectacle.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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After investigating Bill's office (and finding the knife), Bowen arrests Bill to great fanfare from the press.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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First look at Porto’s restaurant and bar coming to Downtown Disney Porto’s decision to open a Downtown Disney location on the site of the former La Brea Bakery was announced to much fanfare during the D23 Expo in 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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As high heels become less of a requisite in certain arenas, the Cannes red carpet — whose ostentation is rivaled only by the Met Gala or the Oscars — is something of a final frontier.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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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,
7 Jan. 2025
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Taking place on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in easy view of the luxury yachts moored in the harbor, the Monaco Grand Prix has become synonymous with the glitz and glamor associated with F1 – Kylian Mbappé, Jeff Bezos and Naomi Campbell were among the celebrities in attendance on Sunday.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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While buyers seeking glitz and glam may not apply—the FragBox does look old-school, and there's no tempered glass or fancy RGB lights here—those appreciating Falcon's immaculate engineering and dedication to producing the best-performing systems will love it.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
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Whatever the shape of your face or preference for colour or flamboyance level, the idea is the same: pack one pair that works with every outfit and be done with it.—
Nick Hendry,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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Their flamboyance was a public assertion of freedom, particularly in the north of the United States, where many migrated to reinvent and present themselves following freedom.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Masses of people had gathered for a victory parade outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate the triumph of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who secured the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 championship.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The parade includes favorite SeaWorld characters, floats, music and more.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Here are just a few… Communal singing A hymn written by a dying Anglican cleric in the 1800s might not scream ‘pre-match razzmatazz’, but the pre-kick-off rendition of Abide With Me has become a staple of the build-up to FA Cup finals.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Backed by rapper Pitbull, and with bikes decked in boldly patriotic Stars & Stripes livery, the team looked set to bring All-American-style razzmatazz to motorcycle racing’s international premier class.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Pageantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageantry. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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