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 Some of them will last throughout the two-day shopping extravaganza, while others may stick around for a day or even just a couple of hours. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 Plus, rarely-on-sale brands like Apple, Sony, and Stanley are also marked down for the shopping extravaganza. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 Evansville's West Side Nut Club puts on an autumn extravaganza that dwarfs others by comparison, according to rankings provided by USA TODAY. John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025 While the exposure is great, Brooke won’t be sharing the profits from this week’s extravaganza. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extravaganza
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Noun
  • The canopy bed was a relic reserved for The Met’s Decorative Arts exhibits.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Applicants must demonstrate a consistent record of creative production or sales, such as taking part in art fairs, markets, exhibits or online sales.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • To celebrate the news, Brie’s mom Kendra, who operates her social media profile, shared a pair of sweet photos of her daughter sitting on the couch with her pageant sash and a handful of medals from the Baby Miss America organization.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The Virgin Suicides, and the teen pageant satire Drop Dead Gorgeous.
    Keaton Bell, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The exhibition showcases a diverse range of collections, including paintings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, works in wood and textiles, and more.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Plus, David Seifert of D1Baseball recaps his visit to Fayetteville to watch Arkansas defeat Dallas Baptist in an exhibition game at Baum-Walker Stadium.
    Christina Long, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying.
    Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The agreement will also bring an episode of Friday Night SmackDown to the Delta Center on October 31st, creating a two-night WWE spectacular for the fans in Utah.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Still, there is a thread that connects the spectacle of Formula 1 with the everyday act of driving – the relentless pursuit of safety, and the transformative power of technology and standards to save lives on the road.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was held on Wednesday in Brooklyn, New York, continuing the brand’s famous runway spectacle tradition.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The patience and sense of calm Tucker displays in the batter’s box will also serve him well as a free agent.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • In a statement shared with CNN, the airport said a third party accessed both its flight information display screens and public address system.
    Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025

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