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Recent Examples of grandstands
One example of a surprising fashion show led to interaction with guests presenting the spring 2024 collection in Milan, when staff members handed envelopes to attendees seated in the two grandstands facing a minimal black set.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Over at Shinnecock, empty grandstands greeted the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
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Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
After the broadcast of the trophy presentation ended on TV, the celebration spilled into a hallway underneath the grandstands, where players and coaches took turns waiting in line for their official picture with the trophy.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Car horns become percussion instruments and fire escapes become grandstands.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
In the grandstands in Nkowankowa, few people had to be told the importance of grandmothers.
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Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Keeping fans cool When Levi’s Stadium first opened in 2014 as the new 49ers home venue, a lot was made of the sun scorching the eastern grandstands where the majority of seats are.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
All seating within the grandstands of Hoglund Ballpark will be reserved.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Prior to the cars going out on the oval on Friday, the crowd in the grandstands and on the grid honored Busch by taking part in a moment of silence.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2026
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Over at Shinnecock, empty grandstands greeted the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
After the broadcast of the trophy presentation ended on TV, the celebration spilled into a hallway underneath the grandstands, where players and coaches took turns waiting in line for their official picture with the trophy.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Car horns become percussion instruments and fire escapes become grandstands.
—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
In the grandstands in Nkowankowa, few people had to be told the importance of grandmothers.
—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Keeping fans cool When Levi’s Stadium first opened in 2014 as the new 49ers home venue, a lot was made of the sun scorching the eastern grandstands where the majority of seats are.
—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
All seating within the grandstands of Hoglund Ballpark will be reserved.
—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Prior to the cars going out on the oval on Friday, the crowd in the grandstands and on the grid honored Busch by taking part in a moment of silence.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grandstands
Noun
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Along the bay stood a long, busy waterfront, lined with warehouses, shops and trading houses.
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Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
Noun
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Its historic, walkable Sonoma Plaza, an hour north of San Francisco, offers diverse dining, galleries, and events.
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Dancers are turning to each other for support and professional favors, and are performing in unconventional venues, including art galleries.
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“Grandstands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grandstands. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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