Thesaurus results for EXTRAVAGANZA

extravaganza

noun

ik-ˌstra-və-ˈgan-zə

Definition of extravaganza

as in exhibit

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 While dining venues are complimentary, elaborate food-and-wine pairing extravaganzas come with a fee. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 At first a single-day affair, the celebration has quickly grown into a weekend-long extravaganza that draws tens of thousands of people — along with some of the show's cast members — to Brighton. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Following the surprise proposal, the couple began planning their three-day extravaganza in February 2025, leaving them a tight timeline of just six months. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 After seeing Gaynor’s Vegas extravaganza, Burnett recruited Mackie to design the costumes for The Carol Burnett Show. — Maureen Lee Lenker, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extravaganza

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Noun

This becomes clear when, moving on from ephemera, the exhibit turns cerebral.

— J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Brands will be able to see and feel the fabric in person at Avalo’s exhibit at the Kingpins Show in Amsterdam, an invite-only event for the denim industry this October 14 and 15.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibit

Noun

They’re then forced to compete in a beauty pageant, wearing lingerie and swimsuits, which Galán considers to be the ultimate motivator.

— Jolene Edgar, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
Desperate to regain her dominance while dazzling pageant recruiter Eloise Amponsah (Tony Award winner Patina Miller), who was Miss Ghana 1966, Paulina launches a campaign to crush Ericka’s spirit and dash her chances in the spotlight.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

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Adebayo and most of the Heat’s rotation regulars were held out of Saturday’s exhibition against the Timberwolves before Adebayo sat out Wednesday’s preseason game due to his groin ailment.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
The exhibition layout, conceived by French designer Pascal Rodriguez, unfolds across four successive spaces, separated by partition walls pierced by large circular openings at their centers.

— Sarah Belmont for ArtNews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibition

Noun

Throughout the performance, Seth Rogen, Andrew Watt and Sombr made cameos before the two-song spectacular came to an end.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Those who visit annually or several times during the year are deeply passionate about the live shows, character meet-and-greets, holiday food specials, seasonal festivals and parades and nighttime spectaculars that these parks provide.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of spectacular

Noun

Disney’s Jon Wax says The Remarried Empress, the lavish Korean costume drama set to make its world premiere in Busan on Friday, has substance to match its spectacle.

— Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
For a dose of Balinese culture, Uluwatu Temple—one of the island’s most iconic for its clifftop architecture, sunset vistas and nightly kecak fire dance spectacle—is some 30-45 minutes by car.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of spectacle

Noun

For Gabriela Hearst’s display silver-color, foil-like adornments spotted a few foreheads.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Detroit's explosive offense was on full display in Week 5 against Arizona, with four different players recording catches of at least 20 yards and Jahmyr Gibbs adding a 20-plus-yard run.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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