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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
Noun
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But the more important walk was yet to come, one done alone and without any pomp or circumstance to the Orangeburg Massacre memorial.—
Steve Hartman,
CBS News,
23 May 2025
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President Trump on Friday concluded a three-nation Middle East tour marked by pomp, opulent receptions and announcements of business deals with wealthy Persian Gulf states.—
Qasim Nauman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The blueprint looks like this: speed + spectacle + story.—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2025
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The two-hour event, a massive military spectacle and unofficial birthday party, takes place on Constitution Avenue near the National Mall and starts at 6:30 p.m. ET.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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North Korea launched its first destroyer, also a 5,000-ton-class ship, with great fanfare last month.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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The bill was originally introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to little fanfare.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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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
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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 afternoon press conference was followed by a spectacular son et lumière show at an evening event which had all the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood premiere.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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After several fertile years, some of the glitz is rubbing off the medium.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 May 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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Army will pay for any damage to city of DC in June 14 military parade.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Walker will offer a keynote address at a wreath-laying ceremony before the parade.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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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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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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“Pageantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageantry. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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