1
as in pageant
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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as in glass
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 of spectacle
Saint Laurent, staged against the illuminated Eiffel Tower at night, delivered sheer theatricality, while Chanel transformed the Grand Palais into a galaxy, offering a spectacle as ambitious as the collection itself.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Taylor Swift is the Titan submersible implosion of music journalism—or a series of them, or one endless sustained ultrabuzz spectacle—driving a rapturous surge of media coverage by churning out so much material.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2025
The goal now is to grow that base—and sell them on the spectacle.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The October lunar spectacle will be followed by three more supermoons in November, December and January 2026.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Taylor Swift is the Titan submersible implosion of music journalism—or a series of them, or one endless sustained ultrabuzz spectacle—driving a rapturous surge of media coverage by churning out so much material.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2025
The goal now is to grow that base—and sell them on the spectacle.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The October lunar spectacle will be followed by three more supermoons in November, December and January 2026.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
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Another albino Thai buffalo was sold in 2024 for 18 million baht ($672,000) after winning multiple pageants.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sims is a former Miss Teen USA beauty pageant contestant.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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This Amazon tiny home also has major curb appeal with the beautiful full-glass doors and entry.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Trim trees and install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and impact glass, and seal outside wall openings.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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About The Legacy Sites Each site contains interactive displays, art, monuments, and other exhibits that bring history to life and confront hard truths about America’s past.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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To make up for the lack of visitors for that exhibit, Kieselburg decided to revisit the theme for the 50th anniversary to share it with a broader audience this time.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of the next round of exhibition games this month against Ecuador and Australia, Howard was uplifted by USMNT’s win in their last game against Japan.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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MacPhee, who was not involved in the new research, has conducted five scientific expeditions to Antarctica and curated an exhibition on Shackleton’s Endurance voyage at the museum.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
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The agreement will also bring an episode of Friday Night SmackDown to the Delta Center on October 31st, creating a two-night WWE spectacular for the fans in Utah.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The brand also introduced the Pixel Tablet in 2023, which acted like a smart display when docked, but this news is the first update about the possibility of a static device in over four years.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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This epic display of endurance, which Jornet completed all by human power – running, hiking, mountaineering or cycling the entire time, even for the journey between the peaks – was just the Spanish athlete’s latest foray into exploration.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, Amazon heard my cries and slashed prices on its most popular cozy knits ahead of its fall Prime Day extravaganza, which kicks off on Tuesday, October 7.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Evansville's West Side Nut Club puts on an autumn extravaganza that dwarfs others by comparison, according to rankings provided by USA TODAY.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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