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
Let the lyrics from this wondrous patriot extravaganza (not to be confused with the Super Bowl itself, a Patriot blowout) explain it to you!
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Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Every year, these flashy performances — from classic movie-musical extravaganzas to Disney earworms to Bond themes to power ballads — are the highlight of an already ridiculously flashy ceremony.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Gearing up for its third iteration, the multi-stage festival will bring together leaders across music, art, food and culture for an extravaganza celebrating Jamrock’s resilience.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
The Materialists actress ditched her pants at the Valentino Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2026 show—the Italian luxury house’s first runway extravaganza since founder Garavani Valentino’s death last week—in a display of eclectic maximalism.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Every year, these flashy performances — from classic movie-musical extravaganzas to Disney earworms to Bond themes to power ballads — are the highlight of an already ridiculously flashy ceremony.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Gearing up for its third iteration, the multi-stage festival will bring together leaders across music, art, food and culture for an extravaganza celebrating Jamrock’s resilience.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
The Materialists actress ditched her pants at the Valentino Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2026 show—the Italian luxury house’s first runway extravaganza since founder Garavani Valentino’s death last week—in a display of eclectic maximalism.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravaganza
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The order also says officials must continue to properly maintain the site, including the grounds, video monitors, recordings and exhibits.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The artist’s sister, Tina Banas, said the exhibit was spectacular.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Miss Intercontinental 2025 pageant, which seeks the most beautiful woman from all continents, was supposed to take place last year but was postponed to January 2026 for logistical reasons.—
Sarah Moreno
February 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Another beauty pageant, Miss Arizona USA, has not seen a winner from the 48th state but multiple runner-ups for the top honor.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Portland’s Damian Lillard joined Bird and Craig Hodges (1990-92) as the only three-time winners with a stunning exhibition in the final round, ending up with a score of 29 — two better than runner-up and 2018 champion Devin Booker of Phoenix.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Being a part of the exhibition at MoMu then, alongside other contemporary designers like Studio Nazzal and Zeid Hijazi, feels particularly remarkable.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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For Valentine’s Day, their biggest day of the year, the shop will lean into the spectacular.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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Nerds’ ad will air during the second quarter of the gridiron spectacular.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Here, the brand positioned itself not as a narrator but as a host — facilitating collective experience rather than staging spectacle.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The spectacle surrounding the case has only been exacerbated by a flurry of anonymous notes to media organizations, variously claiming to know Guthrie’s location, demanding payment for her safe return, or even alleging to be the kidnappers themselves.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Feb. 2026
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Placing them in a silver footed bowl makes the display elegant enough for a table centerpiece for a holiday celebration.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Consumer electronics researchers are designing self-healing polymers for flexible displays and scratch-prone protective surfaces.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Extravaganza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravaganza. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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