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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This column, adapted from remarks at the opening of the PragerU Founders Museum exhibit last month, was originally published by RealClearEducation and made available via RealClearWire.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025 -
There are about 100 book exhibitors, special exhibits, a local talent performance stage and food trucks planned for the event.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
3 July 2025
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Other Native American tribes have called the lunar spectacular the Hot Moon and the Blooming Moon, to commemorate the spring season, and the Hatching Moon or Birth Moon to commemorate new life.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Disneyland's 70th celebrations began on Friday, May 16 and will continue through summer 2026 with new parades, nighttime spectaculars, decorations, merch and much more.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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This is an exhibition — his exhibition — titled ‘Football City, Art United’, part of the biennial Manchester International Festival.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Roughly a quarter are on display at two permanent exhibitions — their original museum in Orlando and their Las Vegas flagship — as well as five traveling shows circling the globe.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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His skill playing off the shoulder was on full display in his statement performance against Verona in November, when his hat-trick powered Fiorentina to a 3-1 win.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Its storied history is a big draw, but the 265-room hotel constantly strives to improve itself with new seasonal menus, extravagant lobby displays (from oversized flower arrangements to edible Easter décor), and sumptuous spa treatments.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Jordon was a cheerleader in high school and college, attended Bridgewater State, and remains active on the pageant circuit.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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Fans are also able to purchase POP Pageant Package tickets, which allow access to a pre-show pageant that includes VIP-only merch, a laminate, and early access to venues.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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“Raree-show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raree-show. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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