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

Almendariz and her daughter, Christina, are working to preserve both through traditional tule practices and an exhibit highlighting the relationship between Native communities and California's wetlands.

— Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Among other efforts, the museum recently broke ground on Wonder Works, an auxiliary building where exhibits can be both created and repaired for the museum.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of exhibit

Noun

Throughout the performance, Seth Rogen, Andrew Watt and Sombr made cameos before the two-song spectacular came to an end.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of spectacular

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Sotheby’s in New York is getting a jump on the anniversary action by offering the revenge dress itself in a special auction in December, after an exhibition tour through London, Hong Kong, and Geneva.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
Look, the statue was part of very high-profile exhibitions about the collector.

— Kelley Engelbrecht, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of exhibition

Noun

Investigators found in a closet dozens of Louis Vuitton handbags lining the top shelf, many pairs of Christian Louboutin boots and a display case full of handbags made of exotic furs.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Items including flan and cheese cake in front display case and guacamole, rice and cheese dip in walk-in cooler lacking date mark.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of display

Noun

Ericka, being lighter-skinned than Paulina, sparks a clash between the school's headmistress and the pageant director over beauty and who would have the best chance of winning the Miss Global Universe pageant.

— Kristian Monroe, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
JonBenét Ramsey was described by her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, as an outgoing child who performed in local beauty pageants.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of pageant

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