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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
Marla, his second, hosted the Miss Universe pageant.
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Dan Alexander, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
The kindergartner was following the footsteps of her beauty queen mother, Patsy, a former Miss West Virginia, frequently participating in child pageants.
—Jean Casarez, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
In an op-ed piece written for USA Today on Jan. 3, Marsh detailed her reasoning for entering the pageant world in the first place.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
In 1984, Williams became the first Black woman to win the Miss America pageant.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Dan Alexander, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
The kindergartner was following the footsteps of her beauty queen mother, Patsy, a former Miss West Virginia, frequently participating in child pageants.
—Jean Casarez, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
In an op-ed piece written for USA Today on Jan. 3, Marsh detailed her reasoning for entering the pageant world in the first place.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
In 1984, Williams became the first Black woman to win the Miss America pageant.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageant
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This planetary parade will see Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn lining up in the evening sky.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
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The best time to view the planetary parade is just after sunset.—
Jenna deJong,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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For those seeking a break from the cold, the zoo’s indoor areas, including the tropical house and rainforest exhibit, offer a welcome escape into warmer climates.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In exchange for the government's approval, SpaceX will support the creation of a space exhibit in the Bahamas showcasing hardware and a SpaceX spacesuit, invest $1 million in the University of the Bahamas, and provide Starlink Internet connectivity to remote parts of the nation.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
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There are also times when the presentation of the credits alone has some sort of meaning tied to the film.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The presentation is a bit of a flop, but the mapo tofu is an exemplary version of the Sichuan dish, with soft, silky tofu in a deeply savory red sauce.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The exhibition will be divided into three sections.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Le and Phillipa Pham Hughes, the duo behind the Vietnamese art collective Vagabond, curated the exhibition.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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Rent a pair of skates (17.50 dollars) and, conditions permitting, sample the wild ice, surrounded by a panorama of high peaks.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Enjoy the views across the Catawba Valley from the base of Dragon’s Tooth or climb to the top of the distinctive outcrop for scenic panoramas. 12 of 20 Cape Charles Set on the southern tip of the peninsula known as Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Cape Charles boasts relaxing vibes and small town appeal.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2025
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Pairing him next to Aaron Judge among other Yankees stars would be quite a spectacle in the Bronx.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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What started as a private spat had turned into a public spectacle.—
Carl Zimmer,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Framework This update also brings improved cooling, an optional 2.8K 120-Hz screen, slimmer translucent bezels around the display, and Wi-Fi 7.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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Fixes an issue where the UI display for Moze (The Hunt: Lightning) is abnormal during charge in specific situations.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Fox has sought anywhere from over $7 million to more than $8 million for a 30-second spot in the 2025 spectacular.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Universal has not yet announced if the two new nighttime spectaculars will stick around after Fan Fest Nights, return each spring during the seasonal fandom event or serve as a one-time only offering.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Pageant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pageant. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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