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Recent Examples of pageantry
One rooted in the thrills, energy and pageantry of early 20th-century carnivals, but with a 21st-century twist — the atmosphere of a TikTok reel brought to life.
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
On the road, the car evokes a sense of mid-century pageantry, putting on parade the American ethos of bigger is better.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
All the pageantry and plutocracy distract from the strategic reality that the United States today is in a powerful position, perhaps unprecedented in recent times, to influence Middle East political developments..
Russia has a long history of influential involvement in the region, especially Syria.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
June is Pride Month, when LGBTQ+ communities traditionally celebrate with street festivals, parades and pageantry to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, a pivotal moment in gay and lesbian history.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
On the road, the car evokes a sense of mid-century pageantry, putting on parade the American ethos of bigger is better.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
All the pageantry and plutocracy distract from the strategic reality that the United States today is in a powerful position, perhaps unprecedented in recent times, to influence Middle East political developments..
Russia has a long history of influential involvement in the region, especially Syria.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
June is Pride Month, when LGBTQ+ communities traditionally celebrate with street festivals, parades and pageantry to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, a pivotal moment in gay and lesbian history.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageantry
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This exceptional career conversion rate is all the more impressive given that Messi wasn’t especially prolific from free kicks in his early years after breaking into the Barcelona first team in 2004-05, with Ronaldinho, then in his swaggering pomp, understandably the team’s primary taker.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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San Francisco’s newest dining series, The Radiant Table, is introducing a more elevated take on immersive dining—one that centers chefs and cuisine rather than spectacle.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Gliding through these vibrant waterways reveals a colorful spectacle, particularly at sunrise, when the market is most active with locals.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 June 2025
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There was a lot of fanfare around the pick at the time, as the Eagles were making a transition at the position.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Pieces of American history have caused quite a lot of fanfare on the auction block.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 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 pink-and-brown mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring 20s ostentation, stretches from Lake Worth to the Atlantic Ocean and contains 58 bedrooms, 33 bathrooms, three bomb shelters, a theater, a ballroom and a nine-hole golf course.—
Miami Herasld Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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Addison Rae wants it: the glitz, the chintz, the glamorous life.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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Baz Luhrmann’s tale of romance centered amidst glitz, grandeur and colliding classes is the latest in Performing Arts Fort Worth’s Broadway at the Bass Series Presented by PNC Bank.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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In a sport reputed for its flamboyance, Malinin speaks the non-verbal language of charisma.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their taboo-breaking flamboyance — including playful moments on stage, sometimes even kissing each other on screen as a symbol of their camaraderie — adds a theatrical flair to their shows that captivates.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
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Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bombers fly over Red Square during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 7, 2017.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Conversely, hard power is demonstrated by, say, a military exercise, such as a parade featuring tanks.—
Jennifer Boulanger,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Call it a legacy of a standout awards season, but the razzmatazz of the red carpet has filtered its way into the world of nails, with crystal embellishments proving popular.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
23 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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“Pageantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageantry. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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