pageantry

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Recent Examples of pageantry The traditional first-round pageantry and tension weren’t present. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026 The Greek Independence Day Parade is more than pageantry. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026 Krasnoff, for her part, is watching to see whether the pageantry of the World Cup eventually overwhelms the political noise. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 Since 1949, this beloved event has brought together Texans for live music from major country stars and classic rodeo pageantry. Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pageantry
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Noun
  • 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
  • There had been one ceremony after another for the Kings’ all-time leading scorer, but Anže Kopitar’s farewell game was largely bereft of pomp, circumstance and, for his squad, offense.
    Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But, even if Church’s propensity to recruit nature for heavy-handed symbolism can seem too much today, something about his work—some combination of thrilling ambition, tact tethered to empiricism, and loving tenderness—continues to magnetize our spectacle-jaded eyes.
    Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • The 28-year-old's absence breaks a four-year streak of attending the fashion spectacle dating back to 2022.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • When the maypole stood straight against the blue sky, the marching band played an extra fanfare, people poured into the huge festival tent, sat down on the benches, had pork roast and sausages for lunch — and some more beer.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 May 2026
  • Vision Pro gets a new life in medicine Apple released its first Vision Pro in February 2024 to much fanfare, but the device has largely failed to meet those expectations.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The atmosphere aligns with the philosophy: no ostentation, no grand production.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Tiffany Stringer brings the glitz and glamour to the premiere screening event for her EP The Lone Starlet on April 30 in Los Angeles.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
  • His team has tried to portray Mann as a manipulator who used the Oscar-winning producer to access the glitz and glamor of Hollywood.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • His flamboyance never tips into caricature, and along with wit and warmth there is real pain.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • King Charles and Queen Camilla are reigning supreme, bringing sparkle, charm, and plenty of dazzle for a glamorous evening at the White House.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This month, Long Beach celebrated Khmer New Year with its annual parade and festival, as well as other cultural celebrations.
    Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
  • Solorio produced four hits to lead the offensive parade for the Astros (9-8, 7-2 SSC Red) and struck out six over four innings for the pitching win.
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

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“Pageantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageantry. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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