extravaganza
noun
ex·trav·a·gan·za
ik-ˌstra-və-ˈgan-zə 
1
: a lavish or spectacular show or event
2
: something extravagant
3
: a literary or musical work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure and usually by elements of burlesque or parody
Examples of extravaganza in a Sentence
the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
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—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
On the plus side, his talent and influence are undeniable, and this extravaganza, organized by the DAM and the Museum Barberini in Potsdam, Germany, could be a spectacular showcase.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
At the heart of the park is another immersive extravaganza as footage of seascapes and schools of fish swirls dizzyingly around one of the world’s biggest wraparound screens whilst drones which look like illuminated jellyfish fill the air.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
On the plus side, his talent and influence are undeniable, and this extravaganza, organized by the DAM and the Museum Barberini in Potsdam, Germany, could be a spectacular showcase.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
The shows officially start on the 11th, and Public School, yes, the formerly defunct label by Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, is hosting a supper club extravaganza.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extravaganza
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“Extravaganza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extravaganza. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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extravaganza
noun
ex·trav·a·gan·za
ik-ˌstrav-ə-ˈgan-zə
: a spectacular show
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