beauty contest
a competition in which the entrants, usually women, are judged as to physical beauty and sometimes personality and talent, with the winners awarded prizes or titles.
Informal. any contest, election, etc., that is decided on the basis of popularity.
Origin of beauty contest
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How to use beauty contest in a sentence
Most politicians would be satisfied with finishing second to Rand Paul in beauty contest notoriously dominated by libertarians.
Affleck could also be a formidable adversary for Brown in the beefcake department—an actual campaign beauty contest.
Ben Affleck for Senate? Actor Could Be Formidable Massachusetts Candidate | Lloyd Grove | December 21, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTRick Santorum's impressive victory in the nonbinding Missouri "beauty contest" began an ugly night for Romney.
When she won a local beauty contest and was asked to participate in one in Moscow, he refused to let her go.
Eric Pape on a provocative beauty contest meant to boost business.
The others began chorusing their congratulations at once, looking no more convincing than the runners-up in any beauty contest.
Pagan Passions | Gordon Randall GarrettHow she wished that she had never allowed herself to be dragged into that foolish beauty contest.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline LesterShe never will forgive that moon-eyed Miss Dean for putting it over her at the beauty contest.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline LesterWell, if this is a beauty contest, I hope the judges wont be partial.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline LesterThe beauty contest was an awful damper to them, especially Miss Weyman.
Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore | Pauline Lester
British Dictionary definitions for beauty contest
a competition in which the participants, usually women, are judged on their attractiveness, with a prize, and often a title, awarded to the winner
informal any contest decided on the basis of superficial attractiveness, popularity, etc: the referendum might turn into a party political beauty contest
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