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I like the tradition and pageantry that come with graduations.
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But pageantry matters to the Chinese.
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Jennifer Pak, NPR, 15 May 2026
No one expects massive breakthroughs out of international summits, which are more about pageantry and signals than substantive negotiating.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
The traditional pomp and pageantry associated with the state opening of Parliament was overshadowed by the political intrigue, specifically the mounting speculation that Health Secretary Wes Streeting was planning to quit Starmer’s government and launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday.
—Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Starmer appears to have seen off any immediate leadership challenge for now, and will hope that today’s pomp, pageantry and policy agenda can shift attention away from the current crisis.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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Jennifer Pak, NPR, 15 May 2026
No one expects massive breakthroughs out of international summits, which are more about pageantry and signals than substantive negotiating.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
The traditional pomp and pageantry associated with the state opening of Parliament was overshadowed by the political intrigue, specifically the mounting speculation that Health Secretary Wes Streeting was planning to quit Starmer’s government and launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday.
—Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Starmer appears to have seen off any immediate leadership challenge for now, and will hope that today’s pomp, pageantry and policy agenda can shift attention away from the current crisis.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 13 May 2026
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“Pageantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pageantry. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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pageantry
noun
pag·eant·ry
ˈpaj-ən-trē 
plural pageantries
1
: pageants and the presentation of pageants
2
: splendid display
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