pageantry

noun

Meaning

Splendid display, elaborate ceremony, or spectacular show often involving costumes and formal processions.

Examples

The opening ceremony of the Olympics was a stunning display of cultural pageantry.
The medieval festival was filled with colorful pageantry that transported visitors back in time.

Synonyms: show, display, ceremony, spectacle, pomp

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pageantry

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪdʒəntri/

Definition

Splendid display, elaborate ceremony, or spectacular show often involving costumes and formal processions.

Examples

The opening ceremony of the Olympics was a stunning display of cultural pageantry.
The medieval festival was filled with colorful pageantry that transported visitors back in time.
Despite the political tension, the inauguration proceeded with its usual sense of solemn pageantry.

Synonyms of pageantry

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