extravaganzas

plural of extravaganza
as in pageants
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 extravaganzas In those films, Nolan retained his auteurist fire while creating big, bold populist extravaganzas. Brent Lang, Variety, 21 July 2026 Today, her various closets are brimming with country clothes instead of the designer extravaganzas of yore. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026 Then-Mayor John Lindsay had cut down on ticker-tape extravaganzas for financial and other reasons. Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Production’s involvement in paying for cast extravaganzas is something Monique brought up in a confessional interview during season 10. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Mar. 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 Before this year's show, see some of the biggest moments from past halftime extravaganzas in the gallery above. Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026 Netflix 'The Life of Chuck' Based on the Stephen King novella, director Mike Flanagan's supremely joyous character study – the best movie of 2025 – involves an apocalypse, multiple dance extravaganzas and a haunted attic. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026 The venue is suited for musical performances from string quartets and small orchestras to vocal extravaganzas. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
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Noun
  • Sisic was crowned Miss Austria in 2024, and continued to hold the title as there were no further pageants after that, the outlets reported.
    Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The franchise grew out of Wong, Shih and Yin’s own experiences competing in and observing Asian beauty pageants and talent contests held across North America and Asia.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Washington Post reported that officials at an unidentified national park had ordered that the photo be taken down, along with other signs and exhibits related to slavery.
    Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Aside from the art show, the block party will offer live music and dancing, interactive art exhibits and numerous vendors.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There’s an almost comically blasé way in which the performers — who are used to such spectacles — go about their work an hour before thousands of audience members will gasp and clap at the same tricks.
    Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • While not yet proof that Saudi Arabia’s roughly $250 million investment into Hero Esports will pay off, the event was a reminder that the kingdom can still create spectacles and stick the landing.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • From Renaissance masterpieces, to innovative impressionism, the continent’s exhibitions have so much to offer this autumn.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Documenta, which is staged every five years in Kassel, Germany, is one of the most prestigious recurring art exhibitions in the world.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Sure, the city has fantastic architecture, world-class restaurants, Broadway spectaculars, and those oh-so-gorgeous hotels.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Extravaganzas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravaganzas. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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