PAGEANTRY Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

pageantry

noun

Definition of pageantry

as in pomp

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Recent Examples of pageantry But Friday afternoon through Saturday night will bring a different kind of energy — one built on the pageantry, resentment and unpredictability that make college football so compelling. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 The summit pageantry gave that transformation in relations public legitimacy. — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026 Following her pageantry career, Landry began modeling and acting on television, appearing in a number of Doritos Super Bowl ads from 1998 to 2000. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 The series translates the world of Asian male pageantry into a rags-to-riches competition format. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pageantry

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Noun

But for all the pomp and ceremony, China analysts broadly predict the leaders’ personal relationship and policy goals will result in a cautious summit that yields few major deliverables.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
The salutation will kick off a three-day visit that's expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of pomp

Noun

The combination of spectacle and intimacy is well balanced, in part because Kazan and her co-showrunner Jeb Stuart are so dialed into their characters.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
This a show about the 1920s that behaves like a sensational stage spectacle from the 1920s, with a cast of dozens and special effects that make everything and everyone look monumental and magnificent.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of spectacle

Noun

The decision, announced last week without fanfare, offered no details beyond that broad mandate.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
That didn’t mean he wasn’t intimidated by the prospect of putting a new spin on John Steinbeck’s classic novel, particularly one that had already been adapted by Kazan’s grandfather, Elia Kazan, to great fanfare in ‘55.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of fanfare

Noun

The interiors are relatively forgettable, but in a town marked by ostentation, the crowd counts for more than the surroundings.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of ostentation

Noun

The shoreline of Greece’s capital is becoming a major luxury destination, offering the glitz and glamor of its more famous Gallic counterpart but with far fewer crowds.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Mackie said his career grew out of a lifelong obsession with the glitz and glamour of show business.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of glitz

Noun

Wilde cultivated an unmistakable appearance through his clothing, aestheticism, and flamboyance.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The performance is daringly weird, perverse and outlandish, seductively charming, and, for all the flamboyance, Curry never veers out of control, never takes it too far.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of flamboyance

Noun

This means that many times, HOAs have a measure of control over home decor and public gatherings of residents, such as parades, festivals and holiday parties – including which holidays are celebrated at all.

— Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
The flagship gathering resembles a cross between a Mardi Gras parade, an agricultural expo and a secular revival.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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