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pageantry

[paj-uhn-tree] / ˈpædʒ ən tri /


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What makes the upcoming pageantry and platitudes remarkable is the country’s mood.

From Salon

Yet it was precisely this world—hierarchical, steeped in pageantry, encouraging of free inquiry and progress—that produced the Industrial Revolution and the republican structure of government that took root in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The pageantry of ‘The 10 Commandments,’ and the beauty of Egyptian architecture.

From Salon

Such state visits are about projecting soft power and building relationships, and the three-day visit will see a mix of pageantry, politics and culture.

From BBC

I’m thankful for the tailgates, the touchdowns and all the pageantry that comes with it.

From The Wall Street Journal