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an elaborate, visually exciting show or event the multimedia spectacles that have become established parts of the opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympic Games

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spectacles plural a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision bought a pair of spectacles with nonprescription lenses simply to look more intelligent

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Recent Examples on the Web Trump symbolized the convergence of politics, entertainment and internet power — a spectacle that produced an endless stream of memes. Louis Staples, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 See the spectacle, then warm up among the bodies and the flaming food stalls at San Miguel Market or make an indulgent pilgrimage to Chocolatería de San Ginés, which has been serving thick hot chocolate and crispy churros for 130 years. Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024 Group dance numbers choreographed by Fabian Aloise become a rollicking, violent spectacle; lighting designer Jack Knowles manipulates our sense of reality by alternating between glaring, obliterating spotlights and inky darkness. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024 The spectacle was accompanied by a two-hour livestream on Chinese social media platforms, including WeChat, Weibo, Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spectacle 

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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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