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as in parade
a staged presentation often with music that consists of a procession of narrated or enacted scenes
we always put on a Christmas pageant every year
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as in exhibit
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event
an annual summertime pageant depicting the town's founding and colorful early history
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Recent Examples of pageant
Lynne said part of her youth was devoted to participating in scholarship pageants under the guidance of her mother, Misty Farmer.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
In the pageant, contestants participated in interviews and evening gown, talent, health and fitness categories for the state title.
—Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025
Treated as an Independence Day that acknowledges the lived reality of African Americans who were still enslaved on July 4, 1776, festivities involved church services, picnics, fish fries, barbecues and even beauty pageants.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Jordon was a cheerleader in high school and college, attended Bridgewater State, and remains active on the pageant circuit.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
In the pageant, contestants participated in interviews and evening gown, talent, health and fitness categories for the state title.
—Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025
Treated as an Independence Day that acknowledges the lived reality of African Americans who were still enslaved on July 4, 1776, festivities involved church services, picnics, fish fries, barbecues and even beauty pageants.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Jordon was a cheerleader in high school and college, attended Bridgewater State, and remains active on the pageant circuit.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageant
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For Richard and Maggie Gardner, residents just since September, this was their first parade in the Village.—
Daniella Walsh,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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The nationwide rallies against the Trump administration occurred on the same day that the president held a controversial military parade in Washington, marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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This column, adapted from remarks at the opening of the PragerU Founders Museum exhibit last month, was originally published by RealClearEducation and made available via RealClearWire.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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One of those traveling exhibits made a stop to the Lafayette facility last week.—
Jillian Ellison,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Some colors even have matching tops, such as this deep chocolate color with a matching blazer for a polished look suitable for work, presentations, and more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
12 July 2025
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This is an exhibition — his exhibition — titled ‘Football City, Art United’, part of the biennial Manchester International Festival.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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In addition to factory visits, each company also offers public-facing exhibitions that exist somewhere at the intersection of museum and showroom.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Bryon Ward, a developer leading the landside renovation of Dana Point Harbor’s nearly $600 million remodel, enthusiastically walked across the top deck of the new three-level parking structure, pointing out the dramatic view into the harbor and the panorama of the Pacific Ocean beyond.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
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Colorado’s best rooftops beckon you to sip cocktails during golden hour and enjoy the gorgeous sightlines of the Rocky Mountains, cityscapes, and other panoramas.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
23 June 2025
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Only then can future World Cup’s begin to credibly deliver the basics of sustainability and safety, without the drama of sweat, storms, or scandal overshadowing the spectacle.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The quality of November’s war was only magnified in retrospect by the complete lack of substance in that evening’s main event: a snooze-fest spectacle between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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At Hannover Messe, one of the world’s largest industrial trade fairs, AI’s potential was on full display—cognitive robotics, digital twins, autonomous systems and intelligent collaboration across factory floors and logistics hubs.—
Ivo Ivanov,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Its storied history is a big draw, but the 265-room hotel constantly strives to improve itself with new seasonal menus, extravagant lobby displays (from oversized flower arrangements to edible Easter décor), and sumptuous spa treatments.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Other Native American tribes have called the lunar spectacular the Hot Moon and the Blooming Moon, to commemorate the spring season, and the Hatching Moon or Birth Moon to commemorate new life.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Disneyland's 70th celebrations began on Friday, May 16 and will continue through summer 2026 with new parades, nighttime spectaculars, decorations, merch and much more.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Pageant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageant. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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