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Recent Examples of pageantry
His aides believe that the address, with its pageantry and tradition, will reignite the presidency’s momentum.
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Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
There are gigantic puppets used in street theater and outdoor pageantry.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
The overall result is a series of spaces that explore themes rooted in ecclesiastical pageantry, and the power that’s conveyed through the clothing and visual arts of a monarch or empire.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
As the pageantry of Bad Bunny reminded, maybe the best way to approach a Super Bowl halftime is by blending the old-school with a lot of new.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
There are gigantic puppets used in street theater and outdoor pageantry.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
The overall result is a series of spaces that explore themes rooted in ecclesiastical pageantry, and the power that’s conveyed through the clothing and visual arts of a monarch or empire.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
As the pageantry of Bad Bunny reminded, maybe the best way to approach a Super Bowl halftime is by blending the old-school with a lot of new.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageantry
Noun
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For all the pomp, the meeting is largely a set piece.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Extra pomp doesn’t have to skew antiquated, either, as several modern variations from upscale brands like Sferra and Annie Selke illustrate.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Davosians — heads of state, business leaders, technologists, philanthropists and billionaires — convene alongside spectacle.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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What followed was a spectacle of failure and endangerment.—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But separately, video surfaced — with little fanfare from the regime in Pyongyang — showing Kim spending a seemingly relaxed afternoon with his daughter Ju Ae, sister Yo Jung, and wife Ri Sul Ju, enjoying the company of some puppies.—
Jen Kwon,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a move that got substantially less fanfare, Payton also promoted Kilgore.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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,
22 Feb. 2026
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The characteristics of this aesthetic begin with simple colors that evoke understated elegance—not ostentation.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Amid the glitz and industry confabs are fun panels and parties (see the annual Red Rocks concert) that keep it top-of-mind for regular audiences, from true-crime and documentary fans to traditional sitcoms, animated series, pilots and social media experiments.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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The series is not based amid the glitz and glamour of Beverly Hills or the hustle-heavy streets of New York City, which Joshua Brown, vice president of unscripted production NBCUniversal, cites may be a reason for RHOP’s underrated reputation.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Thousands of artists, collectors, curators and gallerists descend on the city, swelling an already vibrant local scene with a global reach into a week of discovery, creative adventure and fashion flamboyance.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Drinking, flamboyance, and film- and music-making bloomed.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her Piviano pointed-toe pumps from Jessica Simpson featured a transparent mesh upper covered in rhinestone stripes that gave it a little extra dazzle.—
Tara Larson,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her midi-length skirt kept the dazzle going with crystals running down the front and back of the revealing piece.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Bears can only hope that Moore’s Packer-killing touchdowns will resonate years down the road as the start of a dynastic run that includes Super Bowls and parades.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some of China's latest weapon systems, including long-range missiles, were displayed during a military parade in September.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Pageantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageantry. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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