Pageantry Meaning in English
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Definition
Pageantry refers to impressive, colorful, and organized public ceremonies or displays, often with elaborate costumes, decorations, and traditions.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or literary contexts to describe grand public ceremonies, parades, or events. Often associated with royalty, tradition, or competitions (like beauty pageants). Do not confuse with 'pageant', which is the event itself; 'pageantry' is the display or style of such events.
Example Sentences
The royal wedding was full of pageantry.
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Many people enjoy the pageantry of the Olympic opening ceremony.
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The parade was known for its music, costumes, and pageantry.
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Amid all the pageantry, she felt surprisingly nervous.
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They criticized the government for spending too much on pageantry.
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For all its pageantry, the event still felt personal and meaningful.
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