Thesaurus results for RAREE-SHOWS

raree-shows

noun

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

On our visit, the museum had two exhibits, one dedicated to the influence of water in Kelly’s work.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
The event unites military and civilian communities in a series of public events, including ship tours, community concerts, public safety and military response exhibits, and STEM education activities.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibits

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Because JonBenét had won several child beauty pageants, images of her in makeup and garish costumes created a spectacle around the case (which is still unsolved), and around the Ramseys.

— Kate Aurthur, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Sisic was crowned Miss Austria in 2024, and continued to hold the title as there were no further pageants after that, the outlets reported.

— Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of pageants

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Chicago Art Fair, one of the city’s latest fine art exhibitions, will bring together nearly 50 galleries from across the globe, including eight from Chicago.

— Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Proceeds from the evening support the museum’s exhibitions, educational opportunities and public screenings.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibitions

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At best, these robot spectacles are funny or wildly optimistic about technology.

— Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
There’s an almost comically blasé way in which the performers — who are used to such spectacles — go about their work an hour before thousands of audience members will gasp and clap at the same tricks.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of spectacles

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The village built on the Luna Rossa base’s docks — its metallic structure wrapped externally in reflective foil — is an immersive, low-light space with modular wooden and aluminum displays intended for flexibility.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
After sunset, the performances will continue with illuminated parachute displays, aerobatics and additional aircraft.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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