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an elaborate, visually exciting show or event
the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of extravaganza
That includes comedy acts, dance extravaganzas, not to mention a nostalgic recap of the show's glittering past.
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Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Joshua Tree Night Sky Festival October 24-25, 2025 Each year, the Sky’s the Limit Nature Center and Observatory, located right outside Joshua Tree National Park’s North Station entrance, hosts a two-day stargazing extravaganza.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
The entire family, whether two-legged or four, are welcome for an afternoon of fun at the Fifth Annual Paws for Pride extravaganza.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
Ana de Armas as Eve and Keanu Reeves as John Wick in Ballerina Courtesy of Lionsgate
Because really, Ballerina is a stunt-person-employment extravaganza.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 June 2025
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Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Joshua Tree Night Sky Festival October 24-25, 2025 Each year, the Sky’s the Limit Nature Center and Observatory, located right outside Joshua Tree National Park’s North Station entrance, hosts a two-day stargazing extravaganza.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
The entire family, whether two-legged or four, are welcome for an afternoon of fun at the Fifth Annual Paws for Pride extravaganza.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
Ana de Armas as Eve and Keanu Reeves as John Wick in Ballerina Courtesy of Lionsgate
Because really, Ballerina is a stunt-person-employment extravaganza.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravaganza
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These performances were intended to bring to light the role of fossil fuel giant BP in sponsoring the museum’s exhibits, and thus the Tate’s complicity in the climate change crisis.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The fair features a wide variety of activities and events, including rides, entertainment, exhibits, food and more.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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The pageant featured contestants dressed in elaborate costumes tied back to the city's humble yet iconic bird.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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On the side, the former beauty pageant queen creates handmade jewelry via her company, House of Mitti. #35.—
Steven Bertoni,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The exhibition includes very early designs made from decaying fabrics.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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Titled after the 1995 album by Orange County riot grrrl band Emily’s Sassy Lime, featured artists in the show, the exhibition takes youth–its awkwardness, radicality, resilience–as both theme and inspiration.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Disneyland's 70th celebrations began on Friday, May 16 and will continue through summer 2026 with new parades, nighttime spectaculars, decorations, merch and much more.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Happiness will be the theme behind a daytime parade, nighttime spectacular, two projection shows and a song by the Jonas Brothers during the 70th anniversary celebration at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure that officially kicks off on Friday, May 16.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
15 May 2025
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San Francisco’s newest dining series, The Radiant Table, is introducing a more elevated take on immersive dining—one that centers chefs and cuisine rather than spectacle.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Gliding through these vibrant waterways reveals a colorful spectacle, particularly at sunrise, when the market is most active with locals.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 June 2025
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As dusk turns to night on June 27, the shower is likely to produce its most impressive displays.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The 13-inch Laptop does make some welcome upgrades—a backlit keyboard, a somewhat larger and higher-resolution display panel—but its aluminum body feels slightly softer and flimsier than what the main Surface Laptop uses.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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