Thesaurus results for RAREE-SHOW

raree-show

noun

ˈrer-ē-ˌshō

Definition of raree-show

as in exhibit

an elaborate, visually exciting show or event no longer the mechanisms by which nominees are actually chosen, party conventions are mostly raree-shows for rallying the faithful

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Noun

The open-plan, curvilinear design means the galleries are not fully divided, reinforcing the all-encompassing nature of the collection, though altogether the vast array of exhibits sometimes struggle for cohesiveness.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
The explosion occurred while the Washoe was racing another steamboat, the Sacramento History Museum, which has an exhibit of remnants of the steamboat, said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of exhibit

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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

Definition of spectacular

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In 2013, a painting that had originally sold for $10,000 at his thesis exhibition sold for $389,000 at a Phillips auction.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Organized by late Belgian curator Jan Hoet, the exhibition was staged in different outdoor areas of Aoyama.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of exhibition

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The Nittany Lions’ new-look passing attack was on full display in their 45-0 win over Marshall.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
In Colombia, Rubio will meet hard-line President Abelardo de la Espriella, who is ending peace talks, expanding bombings on armed groups, vowing migrant deportations and facing criticism over civilian deaths and body displays.

— Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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