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Recent Examples of pageantry
The luncheon is just one part of the extended pageantry that encapsulates the race.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Blending sacred rituals and cultural heritage with theatrical pageantry, Indian weddings can serve as a vibrant showcase of the country’s soft power.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
More The Wednesday unveiling coincided with the complex’s 50th anniversary, and the pageantry acted as a remembrance for two Atlanta titans who helped etch the building into city legend — Tom Cousins and Ted Turner, both of whom died within the past year.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Trump loves pageantry, after all, and since Xi rolled out the red carpet for him, Maher believes that that’s why Trump was so soft and lovey-dovey toward the leader of a country that he’s been locked in a bitter trade war with for the past year and a half.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 16 May 2026
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Blending sacred rituals and cultural heritage with theatrical pageantry, Indian weddings can serve as a vibrant showcase of the country’s soft power.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
More The Wednesday unveiling coincided with the complex’s 50th anniversary, and the pageantry acted as a remembrance for two Atlanta titans who helped etch the building into city legend — Tom Cousins and Ted Turner, both of whom died within the past year.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Trump loves pageantry, after all, and since Xi rolled out the red carpet for him, Maher believes that that’s why Trump was so soft and lovey-dovey toward the leader of a country that he’s been locked in a bitter trade war with for the past year and a half.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageantry
Noun
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There aren’t crowds of excited supporters or the pomp of champagne glasses and white tablecloths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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But the Dodgers scored a run off Mason Miller (introduced with pomp and video flames on the scoreboard as ‘The Reaper’) in the ninth inning and beat him and the San Diego Padres, 5-4, on Tuesday night.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
Noun
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In fact, in a time when artificial intelligence imperils the livelihoods – and lives – of laborers across economic classes, sumptuous spectacle can be an act of resistance in its own right.—
Eileen G'Sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Every four years, soccer fans around the globe go berserk over the World Cup, but in host cities like Los Angeles, the worldwide spectacle feels bittersweet and financially out of reach.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Both Jacobson and Dillabough see plenty of upside with The Fay, which opened with great fanfare in 2024 but ran into financial woes in 2025 that eventually led to the foreclosure.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Pixelbooks launched with considerable fanfare and quietly exited the market in 2022.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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While Vico has been careful to avoid any kind of ostentation, Argentaia offers a spa, a tennis court, a stunning 100-foot saltwater infinity pool overlooking the valley, and a movie theater.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 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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Holly Madison quickly discovered that beneath Hollywood's glitz and glamour lurked a much darker reality.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Despite its proximity to the rocking scene in St-Tropez, six miles away, this discreet little oasis feels a world away from the high-octane glitz.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Nobody wants to hear this — not Eisenhower, not Krick and definitely not Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (Damian Lewis, leaning into the flamboyance).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 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
Noun
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Baoase is also transporting, as any memorable hotel should be, with a strong Asian-esque design that includes ubiquitous Balinese Hindu statues, idols, and sculptures, and a reliance on simplicity over dazzle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The embellished design features an array of glittery gems and ombré crystals scattered across the slim straps, giving the shoes a jewel-like shine and more of a show girl-worthy dazzle.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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His perfect parade was broken up by an error in the fourth inning when miscommunication between Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker led to Trea Turner’s fly ball glancing off Tucker’s glove and dropping to the warning track uncaught.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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No matter the result of the final, a million people are expected to line the streets of North London to celebrate at least one major trophy for their men’s team in a parade that promises to end all soccer parades.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Pageantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageantry. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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