pageantry

noun

pag·eant·ry ˈpa-jən-trē

Synonyms of pageantry

: pageants and the presentation of pageants

: colorful, rich, or splendid display : spectacle

: mere show : empty display

Examples of pageantry in a Sentence

I like the tradition and pageantry that come with graduations.

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Upsets, near-upsets and general wackiness; pageantry, pride and good old-fashioned heartbreak. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026 But in 2026, there’s been none of that pageantry as Republicans face long odds to hold both congressional majorities. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026 On the floor of the NYSE, a milestone moment for Hollywood after a fraught merger process was commemorated with the pageantry of the bell-ringing. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 An enduring muse, the noble creature has served humanity in countless ways—as transportation; on the hunt and in war; in sport and pageantry. — Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pageantry

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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pageantry

noun

pag·eant·ry ˈpaj-ən-trē

plural pageantries

: pageants and the presentation of pageants

: splendid display

pageantry

noun

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