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Recent Examples of pageantry
Besides being known for its fashion and pageantry, what makes this race so special?
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Max Meyer, New York Times, 2 May 2025
That storied process is a mix of tradition, pageantry and practical necessity, one that has undergone many changes over the centuries but that has remained largely the same in modern history.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
But beyond the pageantry and prestige lies a masterclass in preparation, strategy, and mental fortitude—qualities that resonate far beyond the fairway.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
April 23, 2025 But a papal funeral is a papal funeral, and those present for the funeral Mass on Saturday, along with millions watching online or on TV around the world, will still observe a solemn moment involving sumptuous Catholic pageantry.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Max Meyer, New York Times, 2 May 2025
That storied process is a mix of tradition, pageantry and practical necessity, one that has undergone many changes over the centuries but that has remained largely the same in modern history.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025
But beyond the pageantry and prestige lies a masterclass in preparation, strategy, and mental fortitude—qualities that resonate far beyond the fairway.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
April 23, 2025 But a papal funeral is a papal funeral, and those present for the funeral Mass on Saturday, along with millions watching online or on TV around the world, will still observe a solemn moment involving sumptuous Catholic pageantry.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageantry
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But Fraser retains her cocked eyebrow, ever aware that the pomp is in service of a product for which demand has been calculatingly manufactured.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Behind the numbers and beneath the pomp is Chef Robert Lopez, senior executive chef for Levy and the culinary mind behind one of the most ambitious menus in American sports.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Nearly seven years since her last US tour, Shakira and her famous hips returned with a massive spectacle.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The congressman sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, accusing him of prioritizing personal spectacle and showing admiration for authoritarian leaders.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
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Stripe, now worth $70 billion, quietly built their payment infrastructure with minimal public fanfare.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Trump was greeted with all the pomp of a royal welcome as he was met by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman while disembarking from Air Force One to the sound of fanfare.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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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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Their flamboyance was a public assertion of freedom, particularly in the north of the United States, where many migrated to reinvent and present themselves following freedom.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 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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Prior to the parade, Putin and Xi held two rounds of talks and an informal chat about the conflict, the BBC reported, citing Chinese media.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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Yet Ukraine did succeed in disrupting the run-up to the parade earlier this week by launching several drone attacks against Moscow.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
9 May 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 24 May. 2025.
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