raree-shows

plural of raree-show
as in exhibits
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
  • My articles are aimed at Culture Vultures who love to seek out the most interesting exhibitions, films, theatre, museums or other cultural events.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • There are spas, hotels, art exhibitions, a museum, a cinema; there’s even a dinosaur theme park.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While many bemoan that American fashion shows lack the luster of yesteryear, Malena Belafonte is trying to rejigger the tried-and-true by blending runway looks, live music and circus-like spectacles.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Fewer spectacles have inspired American automotive imaginations more than monster trucks.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Raree-shows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raree-shows. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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