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Recent Examples of pageantry
Krasnoff, for her part, is watching to see whether the pageantry of the World Cup eventually overwhelms the political noise.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The parade helped turn Macy's into a civic institution, blurring the lines between commerce and culture and attaching pageantry and spectacle to the corporate brand.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 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
The film was shot on location in Italy, dousing the viewer in a delicious moving pageantry of pasta and focaccia sandwiches.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The parade helped turn Macy's into a civic institution, blurring the lines between commerce and culture and attaching pageantry and spectacle to the corporate brand.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 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
The film was shot on location in Italy, dousing the viewer in a delicious moving pageantry of pasta and focaccia sandwiches.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageantry
Noun
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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
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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
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Sam instead proposes that the performer dance to it without music, a prompt that is followed by Anne Hathaway flinging herself across the room, dragging her body across the floor in a hypnotic spectacle that seems to convey struggle, possession, and loss of control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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And why has the trial between Musk and Altman, which is ramping up to be a true spectacle, captivated Silicon Valley?—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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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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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There was no glitz to his profile then, though, entering a rebuilding program with exactly one total win in its last two seasons.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The tightknit and family-friendly city of Lake Elsinore in Riverside County is about 70 miles southeast and a world apart from the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood Hills.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 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
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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
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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
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But for all its smoke, style and sensory dazzle, the show never quite finds the pulse beneath the polish.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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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
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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 2 May. 2026.
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