pageantry

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

At one point, I thought it would be cool to do like a pageantry baton spinning dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The cheers were muted as the State of the Union pageantry kicked off.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Hence, Fiennes’ outrageous pageantry sharpens “The Bone Temple” into a tragedy as opposed to just another bloodbath.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

Such state visits are about projecting soft power and building relationships, and German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier's three-day visit will see a mix of pageantry, politics and culture.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

Wearing simple street clothes amid the pageantry made her feel even more the outsider—and the apprentice armband made it worse.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman