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Recent Examples of pageantry
The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war.
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Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The Nuremberg rallies, which were Nazi mass gatherings that took place every year—with all their choreography and symbolism, pageantry and force—were turned into a propaganda film called Triumph of the Will by German director, producer, and actress Leni Riefenstahl.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Raheem Kassam, former chief adviser to Nigel Farage, told The Hill that this trip is more about pageantry than politics.
—Sarakshi Rai, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2026
The Greek Independence Day Parade is more than pageantry.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The Nuremberg rallies, which were Nazi mass gatherings that took place every year—with all their choreography and symbolism, pageantry and force—were turned into a propaganda film called Triumph of the Will by German director, producer, and actress Leni Riefenstahl.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Raheem Kassam, former chief adviser to Nigel Farage, told The Hill that this trip is more about pageantry than politics.
—Sarakshi Rai, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2026
The Greek Independence Day Parade is more than pageantry.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageantry
Noun
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Aside from the pomp and politics, though, these massive events can also bring an economic boom to host cities.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Trump likes Charles and royal pomp, but there are potential flashpoints, not least the administration’s recent comments about UK sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The performance in German and English is on all levels the kind of theatrical spectacle that makes Broadway seem like a dying street in Nowheresville.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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By pairing Eilish with Cameron in all the marketing, the hope was maybe that the film would appeal not just to concert fans but to more casual film fans who know Cameron can deliver a spectacle.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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Bottom line Expect fanfare, expect deliverables on the margins -- purchase commitments or a possible Board of Trade announcement -- and don't expect breakthroughs on the hard issues, experts say.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The changes in the cabin are even less obvious, but aside from a lack of fanfare, there’s very little to complain about.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 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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The immediate impact is one of glitz and daring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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One of our favorite celeb couples, Ciara and Russell Wilson, brought glitz and polished glamour to the room, and as always, the NFL player was a gentleman, kissing her hand and making room for his queen to shine.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 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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Red Square is where Russia holds its traditional military parade to celebrate Victory Day, one of the biggest holidays of the year.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Plantation senior Nyla Christian won the long jump and placed second in the 100 hurdles to lead a contingent of Broward and Palm Beach County athletes in a parade to the podium.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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“Pageantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageantry. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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