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Recent Examples of pageantry
The launch party is giving Bronner Brothers realness—edge control, elegance, and a hint of old-school ATL pageantry.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
His passion for the history and pageantry has already earned him roles in the gunfight shows, first as silent characters—a bartender, a gunshot victim—and then as Billy the Kid at the Oriental Saloon Theater.
—Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
As impressive as the circus tricks are, the pageantry adds a whole other level.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
One of the important things in war always is the pageantry of war.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
His passion for the history and pageantry has already earned him roles in the gunfight shows, first as silent characters—a bartender, a gunshot victim—and then as Billy the Kid at the Oriental Saloon Theater.
—Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
As impressive as the circus tricks are, the pageantry adds a whole other level.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
One of the important things in war always is the pageantry of war.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pageantry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageantry
Noun
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The scenes on this planet emphasize pomp and pageantry as well as the finer points of diplomacy.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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But no amount of pomp and hype can make something true.—
WIRED Staff,
WIRED,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Elite football is very demanding, but anything that makes people enjoy it more and is more of a spectacle.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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What makes The Day May Break photographic series so unforgettable is Brandt’s refusal to rely on spectacle.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yet today’s fanfare isn’t because of a sudden switch-up in Americans’ tastes.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Harris doesn’t come with much fanfare after spending the majority of his career at Idaho and then playing his senior year for a mediocre Cal program, but he’s got four years of very solid FBS production under his belt.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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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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The glitz and glamour of the UFC is shown, as is the obvious physical, mental, and emotional toll fighting takes on Kerr.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But despite the glitz and glamour, being a young actor on a kids’ network also came with a unique set of responsibilities.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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As luxury fashion began to tilt toward flamboyance and logo-happy flash, the Meiers were unafraid to show something as stark as pencil-straight dark trousers with a white button-up.—
Jacob Gallagher,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the always captivating Dafoe, at one point wearing full armor, exhibits a not atypical, full-bodied macho flamboyance as a man who regrets not having a son.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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The silverware would give them something to show off during next Monday’s parade.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Along the parade route, even homeowners joined in, dousing attendees using garden hoses and tossing water balloons from their driveways.—
Christopher Torres,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 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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These days the Strip hosts Cirque du Soleil spectacles and comedians, razzmatazz magicians and pop residencies.—
Mikayla Whitmore,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Pageantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageantry. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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