Definition of raree-shownext
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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Noun
  • The house, now a visitor’s center with exhibits and a souvenir shop, is free to access, but guided tours of the house and battlefields are available for purchase.
    Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • The ticket includes, among other things, access to exhibits, nature paths and a train ride.
    Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • Viewing instructions for Epic Universe theme park’s new nighttime spectacular could well be to look up, down and all around.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • The patriotic spectaculars are part of the team’s celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
    Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • The second floor will feature a gallery to showcase the history of race relations in North Texas, honoring Rouse's memory with a permanent gallery, interpretive exhibitions, and educational programming.
    Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Duncan helped stage several exhibitions of Pousette-Dart’s work, including a showcase celebrating the centennial of his birth at the Whitney Museum of American Art, to an exhibition at the Museum Frieder Burda in Baden-Baden, Germany.
    News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The Vienna’s display is also more comprehensive, with a power output graph, a trip meter, and a ride timer.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The cafeteria-style trays and displays here are loaded with red-bean buns, bacon epi breads and other sweet and savory handheld snacks that’d fit right in at a park function.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Aquino had recently been awarded second place in the regional pageant, which precedes the national Miss Universe Honduras pageant.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Beyond her work in pageants, Malcolm was an actress, television presenter, and dance instructor.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
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“Raree-show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raree-show. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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