pageantry

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Recent Examples of pageantry The trio all have horses entered to run at Ascot, where each of the five days of high-class racing is preceded by pomp and pageantry. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 17 June 2025 The service on June 16 came two days after the magnificent celebration of pomp and pageantry at Trooping the Colour, which saw the royal family unite in their military splendor and finery. Simon Perry, People.com, 16 June 2025 This weekend, President Trump’s affinity for shows of power and pageantry is expected to collide with a nationwide wave of public protests. Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025 One rooted in the thrills, energy and pageantry of early 20th-century carnivals, but with a 21st-century twist — the atmosphere of a TikTok reel brought to life. Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pageantry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageantry
Noun
  • Pomp and pageantry Britain is certainly pulling out the stops for Macron's state visit, which will have all the pomp and pageantry that the country excels at.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 July 2025
  • As a showpiece occasion to send England off to the European Championship, there was no shortage of pomp and ceremony in their 7-0 win against Jamaica.
    Nancy Froston, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Investors joined in on the fanfare, as McDonald’s stock climbed 2%, far outpacing the S&P 500’s 0.3% gain, by midafternoon Thursday, hitting a three-week high of more than $300 per share.
    Derek Saul, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • The park’s debut in 1925 was met with much fanfare, though it was called the Mission Beach Amusement Center at the time.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Their minimalist bottles and containers photograph beautifully, their price points signal exclusivity without screaming ostentation, and their international origins provide cultural cache.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
  • As high heels become less of a requisite in certain arenas, the Cannes red carpet — whose ostentation is rivaled only by the Met Gala or the Oscars — is something of a final frontier.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • The glitz and glamor of the tournament also draws celebrities from all walks of life, with singer/producer/composer Pharrell Williams, actor Ben Stiller and three-time Formula One world drivers champion Jackie Stewart among those in attendance last year.
    Rosa de Acosta, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
  • Donald Trump decided the White House, which has had enough bling for every President since John Adams, needed more glitz.
    William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • In a sport reputed for its flamboyance, Malinin speaks the non-verbal language of charisma.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Their taboo-breaking flamboyance — including playful moments on stage, sometimes even kissing each other on screen as a symbol of their camaraderie — adds a theatrical flair to their shows that captivates.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • For Richard and Maggie Gardner, residents just since September, this was their first parade in the Village.
    Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Call it a legacy of a standout awards season, but the razzmatazz of the red carpet has filtered its way into the world of nails, with crystal embellishments proving popular.
    Georgia Day, Vogue, 23 June 2025
  • Here are just a few… Communal singing A hymn written by a dying Anglican cleric in the 1800s might not scream ‘pre-match razzmatazz’, but the pre-kick-off rendition of Abide With Me has become a staple of the build-up to FA Cup finals.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 May 2025

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