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pageant

/ˈpeɪdʒənt/ noun · British & US
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noun

A contest or competition, especially one in which people compete in beauty or talent, or a festive procession or display, especially one held to celebrate a special occasion. A long, formal document or book, especially one containing many illustrations.

Example

"The beauty pageant was held annually to select the most beautiful woman in the country."

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