Miss USA
Crowned American beauty
Miss USA is an annual American beauty pageant, or the title held by its winner.
The competition selects a representative to compete in Miss Universe.
Winners are often described by their state: Miss USA 2024 is from Michigan.
The title also refers to the woman currently holding it: Miss USA made an appearance at the charity gala.
Competition participant
- sashWaist-worn cloth strip
- evening gownWoman's floor-length formal dress
- swimsuitGarment for the pool
- talentInborn aptitude
interview · runway · judges · crowning moment · finalists · delegates · platform · rehearsal
Ornamental feminine headband
- crowningInstalling as monarch
- winnerOne who prevails
- reignSovereign's time in power
- titleFormal honorific or name
titleholder · predecessor · successor · dethronement · coronation · runner-up · first runner-up · reigning
Fascinating, elegant attractiveness
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- photogenicAttractive when captured
makeup · hairstyle · fashion · style · evening wear · designer · wardrobe · red carpet
Devoted to homeland
- fifty statesUSA's territorial divisions
- nationalOf a country
- Puerto RicoAmerican Caribbean territory
- District of ColumbiaFederal capital territory
Official foreign representative
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- goodwillKindly, generous spirit
- outreachProactive community assistance
charity · platform · appearances · public relations · media tour · role model · community service · humanitarian
Licensed business operation
- licenseeHolder of granted rights
- directorOne who leads
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- eligibilityState of meeting criteria
contestant
Competition participant
- sashWaist-worn cloth strip
- evening gownWoman's floor-length formal dress
- swimsuitGarment for the pool
talent · interview · runway · judges · crowning moment · finalists · delegates · platform · rehearsal · choreography
tiara
Ornamental feminine headband
title · titleholder · predecessor · successor · dethronement · coronation · runner-up · first runner-up · reigning · dethroned
glamour
Fascinating, elegant attractiveness
photogenic · makeup · hairstyle · fashion · style · evening wear · designer · wardrobe · red carpet · camera-ready
patriotic
Devoted to homeland
- fifty statesUSA's territorial divisions
- nationalOf a country
- Puerto RicoAmerican Caribbean territory
ambassador
Official foreign representative
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- goodwillKindly, generous spirit
outreach · charity · platform · appearances · public relations · media tour · role model · community service · humanitarian
franchise
Licensed business operation
- licenseeHolder of granted rights
- directorOne who leads
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- Pageant Winnersbeauty queen, titleholder, first runner-up, runner-up, crown holder
- pageantsbeauty pageant, beauty pageants, beauty queen, beauty queens, contestant