as in exhibit
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event
no longer the mechanisms by which nominees are actually chosen, party conventions are mostly raree-shows for rallying the faithful
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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The Virgin Suicides, and the teen pageant satire Drop Dead Gorgeous.—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Raree-show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raree-show. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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