extravaganza

noun ex·trav·a·gan·za \ ik-ˌstra-və-ˈgan-zə \

|Updated on: 16 Jul 2018

Examples: extravaganza in a Sentence

Definition of extravaganza

1 : a literary or musical work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure and usually by elements of burlesque or parody

2 : a lavish or spectacular show or event

3 : something extravagant

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Examples of extravaganza in a Sentence

the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl

Recent Examples of extravaganza from the Web

Every game, every play, can be viewed as both a visceral extravaganza and a ticket to future complications.

— larry stone, The Seattle Times, "Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor’s departure elicits feelings of admiration, guilt," 3 July 2018
Not that this is an entirely plot-free extravaganza or just an excuse for comic riffs.

— todd mccarthy, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Ant-Man and the Wasp': Film Review," 27 June 2018
Breakers Ave Block Party 6-11 p.m. 600 Breakers Ave., Fort Lauderdale The Breakers Ave Independence Day celebration will be a patriotic extravaganza featuring live music, drink specials, barbecue food, vendors, artists and more.

— Sun-Sentinel.com, "Fireworks show and block party highlights July 4 festivities," 26 June 2018
What began as a relatively sparse, but still enthusiastic Mystics crowd slowly grew into a Capitals pregame extravaganza.

— amanda christovich and jack white, USA TODAY, "Capitals watch party provides electric atmosphere for WNBA's Mystics," 7 June 2018
The two performed the verses alongside fellow legend Big Daddy Kane and rap prodigy Shyheim at 1993’s Budweiser Superfest, a Madison Square Garden extravaganza that also featured Patti Labelle and Bell Biv DeVoe.

— brian josephs, Billboard, "The Notorious B.I.G.'s 25 Best Songs: Critic's Picks," 21 May 2018
Akron-area comics vendors offer freebies, specials on Free Comic Book Day, May 5 AKRON, Ohio - There's a comic-book extravaganza happening this weekend, with Summit County sellers offering enthusiasts free comics and big sales.

— laura demarco, cleveland.com, "What is on your summer bucket list?: Calling all readers," 4 May 2018
The Big Give is a 24-hour extravaganza to help nonprofits raise more money.

— melissa fletcher stoeltje, San Antonio Express-News, "It’s Big Give time again," 18 Mar. 2018
Features exclusive Vintner Dinners, a Wine Auction Gala, a wine tasting and, to close out the weekend’s festivities, the Vine & Dine extravaganza.

— michelle jenkins, idahostatesman, "Big July Calendar: Month is lit with fireworks, comic con and the Canyon County Fair," 28 June 2018

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