Circus and Pageant

Circus

Circus noun - An elaborate, visually exciting show or event.
Usage example: the media circus that took place outside the courthouse every day of the murder trial

Pageant and circus are semantically related in exhibition topic. In some cases you can use "Pageant" instead a noun "Circus".

Pageant

Pageant noun - An elaborate, visually exciting show or event.
Usage example: an annual summertime pageant depicting the town's founding and colorful early history
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Circus and pageant are semantically related in exhibition topic. You can use "Circus" instead a noun "Pageant".

Nearby Word: pageantry
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