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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
Meanwhile, influencers and models created by AI are becoming increasingly common; there was even the world’s first-ever AI beauty pageant last year.
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Sandra Bullock crafts one of her most physically inventive performances — all thrown elbows and twisted ankles — as Gracie Hart, a messy and clumsy yet brilliant F.B.I. Special Agent who must go undercover as a beauty pageant contestant to foil a terrorist plot.
—Jason Bailey, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Her character is a distinctive pageant queen, embodying the grace, poise, and class associated with beauty pageants.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Smith, who ran her own pet grooming business, devoted herself entirely to Piper’s pageant pursuits.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Sandra Bullock crafts one of her most physically inventive performances — all thrown elbows and twisted ankles — as Gracie Hart, a messy and clumsy yet brilliant F.B.I. Special Agent who must go undercover as a beauty pageant contestant to foil a terrorist plot.
—Jason Bailey, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Her character is a distinctive pageant queen, embodying the grace, poise, and class associated with beauty pageants.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Smith, who ran her own pet grooming business, devoted herself entirely to Piper’s pageant pursuits.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageant
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But seeing his players’ dreams come true never gets old, and after a 48-hour period that included both the draft and the Huskies’ championship parade through downtown Hartford, the longtime head coach is certainly feeling a boost.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the country, the festival is marked by colorful parades, traditional music and dance, family reunions, and a spirit of community and togetherness.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The addition to the west will not only include exhibit space, but a new restaurant and theater space whose views open to the south lawn.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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Asawa’s own words posted throughout the exhibit reflect the simplicity of her genius.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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On the presentation side, Virtuos has added a much more robust lighting system than before, and the game looks hyper-detailed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Gates open at 6:30 p.m., with pre-show entertainment taking the stage at 7 p.m., followed by the film presentation at 8 p.m., Denver Film said.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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The exhibitions for Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary sales open May 2 and run through May 15 at the house’s York Avenue galleries.—
Daniel Cassady for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
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The exhibition, which opens tonight, is on view through June 21.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Take the view: a sweeping, cinematic panorama of Los Angeles, framed with intention.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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From the elevated overlook, visitors have an incredible view of a bare panorama that holds the remains of many extinct species dating back 5 million years.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Elite football is very demanding, but anything that makes people enjoy it more and is more of a spectacle.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Turning to the second night of WWE's grandest spectacle, the main event is set to feature Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes locking horns with the legendary John Cena.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The crowd roared its approval Monday evening when Boise Mayor Lauren McLean’s decision to continue to fly a Pride flag outside of Boise’s City Hall was alluded to, despite another new Idaho law banning such a display.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Jason Tindall, the assistant head coach who filled in for Howe on the touchline, was right to say the display would have brought a smile to the face of their absent leader.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Most designers would find such a project daunting: To create 500 costumes for a theatrical spectacular that is part-cabaret, part-circus, with a budget of $14 million, more than 100 performers and lashings of Swarovski crystals.—
Cathrin Schaer,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Review: Joyful 'Coco' breaks from the Pixar pack as a Mexican musical spectacular Who's making 'Coco 2'?—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Pageant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageant. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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