as in exhibit
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl

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Recent Examples of extravaganza Produced by Aditya Chopra, the action extravaganza marks the sixth installment in the blockbuster-laden YRF spy universe. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 June 2025 It’s been reported that the extravaganza could cost anywhere from $11 million to $24 million, the New York Times said. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 18 June 2025 The two-day extravaganza will also offer live performances by the Bavarian Musikmeisters, the Squeezettes and the B+ Brass Band in addition to serving up authentic European cuisine and beverages, including Paulaner beer and German wine, and handcrafted goods for sale. Safiya Mohamed, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025 For the first time, Prime Day is a four-day shopping extravaganza. Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for extravaganza
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Noun
  • This column, adapted from remarks at the opening of the PragerU Founders Museum exhibit last month, was originally published by RealClearEducation and made available via RealClearWire.
    Linda McMahon, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2025
  • There are about 100 book exhibitors, special exhibits, a local talent performance stage and food trucks planned for the event.
    Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
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  • Jordon was a cheerleader in high school and college, attended Bridgewater State, and remains active on the pageant circuit.
    Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
  • Fans are also able to purchase POP Pageant Package tickets, which allow access to a pre-show pageant that includes VIP-only merch, a laminate, and early access to venues.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • This is an exhibition — his exhibition — titled ‘Football City, Art United’, part of the biennial Manchester International Festival.
    Mark Critchley, New York Times, 7 July 2025
  • Roughly a quarter are on display at two permanent exhibitions — their original museum in Orlando and their Las Vegas flagship — as well as five traveling shows circling the globe.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Other Native American tribes have called the lunar spectacular the Hot Moon and the Blooming Moon, to commemorate the spring season, and the Hatching Moon or Birth Moon to commemorate new life.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 June 2025
  • Disneyland's 70th celebrations began on Friday, May 16 and will continue through summer 2026 with new parades, nighttime spectaculars, decorations, merch and much more.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 16 May 2025
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  • Star Spangled Symphony in the Rockies Colorado Springs is famed for its annual Fourth of July spectacle with the city's Star Spangled Symphony.
    Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The sequel promises to deliver bigger spectacle and higher stakes.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 June 2025
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  • As dusk turns to night on June 27, the shower is likely to produce its most impressive displays.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • The 13-inch Laptop does make some welcome upgrades—a backlit keyboard, a somewhat larger and higher-resolution display panel—but its aluminum body feels slightly softer and flimsier than what the main Surface Laptop uses.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025

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