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pageant Synonyms

Another word for pageant

Choosing another word for pageant depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A competition in which contestants are judged on their physical appearance, personality, and talent.

Usage Example

"She won a college scholarship after competing in the state beauty contest."

Strong
contest
competition

• noun (Context 2)

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene.

Usage Example

"The town organized an annual summer spectacle to reenact its founding in the eighteenth century."

Strongest
spectacle
Strong
procession
parade
extravaganza
display
show
tableau

• noun (Context 3)

Something considered as an elaborate, varied, or grand display or succession of events, often perceived as superficial or illusory.

Usage Example

"The novel portrays the rich panorama of human history across three turbulent centuries."

Strong
panorama
charade
pretense
pomp

• Nearby Words

pagan
paganism
page
pageant
pageantry
pageboy
pageful

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pageant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pageant
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