pageant

noun

ˈpa-jənt How to pronounce pageant (audio)
Definition of pageantnext
1
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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2
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 The pageant queen, who was previously crowned Miss Nevada USA and most recently represented America at the Miss World competition in Vietnam, has been raising awareness of the disease on pageant stages across the United States and the world. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 The competition is separate from the Miss America pageant, which traces its history to a 1921 event in Atlantic City, New Jersey. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 In 2016, former beauty pageant winner Baylee Curran alleged that Brown had pulled a gun on her, although Brown maintained his innocence and the story was never corroborated. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 Tacos and Tequila 2026 tickets General admission tickets cost $94 and include access to the festival grounds, food and tequila vendors, the Chihuahua beauty pageant and photo opportunities. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pageant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pageant
  1. parade
  2. exhibit
  3. presentation
  4. exhibition
  5. panorama
  6. spectacle
  7. display
  8. spectacular
Noun
  • That would be detectable, too, even if all of the planets don’t actually join the transit parade.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 76ers hope the list of fiascos ends with James and Brown — and with a parade down Broad Street.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of parade
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  • Temporary exhibits have ranged from a look at American paintings in the 1930s to French art critic Guillaume Apollinaire.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibit was recognition of Cole's success attracting younger fans who enjoy such shenanigans as a pitcher throwing the ball while on stilts and outs being counted when a fan catches a foul ball in the stands.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhibit
Noun
  • Calvin Klein himself showed up at Leoni’s debut runway presentation in February 2025, seated in the front row alongside Kelly Klein, Kate Moss and Christy Turlington.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The focus was how AI can be integrated and optimize the existing business – rather than presentation of noisy (and controversial) slates of AI TV shows and movies.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of presentation
Noun
  • Adebayo and most of the Heat’s rotation regulars were held out of Saturday’s exhibition against the Timberwolves before Adebayo sat out Wednesday’s preseason game due to his groin ailment.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibition layout, conceived by French designer Pascal Rodriguez, unfolds across four successive spaces, separated by partition walls pierced by large circular openings at their centers.
    — Sarah Belmont for ArtNews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhibition
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  • Access to the private and quietly serene Regent Club, set at the top of the resort with an adults-only pool embracing the full panorama, is only included for villa and penthouse guests but is available as an add-on to suite bookings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The embroidered panorama depicting the last successful invasion of England goes on public display at the British Museum this week, back on British soil for the first time since the 11th century.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of panorama
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  • The airborne spectacle was a prototype demonstration, not a test of a production-ready vehicle.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The long road to 2028 While the spectacle was undeniable, aviation experts remain skeptical that the vehicle can serve as both a practical road car and a true aircraft.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of spectacle
Noun
  • Social media adds its own momentum, with shoppers sharing seasonal store displays, decorating ideas and new Halloween collections.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Special exhibits highlight pieces from the museum’s collection that aren’t on permanent display, as well as loaners from elsewhere.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of display
Noun
  • Throughout the performance, Seth Rogen, Andrew Watt and Sombr made cameos before the two-song spectacular came to an end.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Those who visit annually or several times during the year are deeply passionate about the live shows, character meet-and-greets, holiday food specials, seasonal festivals and parades and nighttime spectaculars that these parks provide.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of spectacular

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