extravaganza
noun
ex·trav·a·gan·za
ik-ˌstra-və-ˈgan-zə 
1
: a lavish or spectacular show or event
2
: something extravagant
3
: a literary or musical work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure and usually by elements of burlesque or parody
Examples of extravaganza in a Sentence
the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl
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Keep the momentum going by attending this multi-day stargazing extravaganza organized by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society.
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Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024
This annual outdoor extravaganza celebrates live music as well as Bay Area food, wine, beer and comedy.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024
This annual outdoor extravaganza celebrates live music as well as Bay Area food, wine, beer and comedy.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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“Extravaganza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extravaganza. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
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extravaganza
noun
ex·trav·a·gan·za
ik-ˌstrav-ə-ˈgan-zə
: a spectacular show
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