pageantry

Example Sentences

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“But we’re a family. Pageantry is about volunteering together, and, like, breathing in hair spray, and going to six-hour photo shoots, and just having fun.”

From The New Yorker • Sep. 10, 2018

Pageantry supporters say they are honoring their Spanish heritage, paying homage to the Roman Catholic faith and highlighting reconciliation.

From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2017

Pageantry means little to today’s elite quiz bowlers, who are focused on little else besides winning.

From Slate • May 3, 2012

He was the author of the memoir “The Man Behind the Baton” and “Band Pageantry: A Guide for the Marching Band.”

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2010

Every winter for the entirety of my young life our troupe had organized the Midwinter Pageantry for some town.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss