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
  • Visitors can poke around in buildings like the soldiers’ barracks, the hospital, the officers’ quarters, and the Catholic chapel, many of which contain period artifacts and informative exhibits.
    Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026
  • Among the State Fair’s dozens of exhibits, performances and other activities, these experiences are must-dos for any attendee this year.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Her daughters Charli, 6, and Lacie Lou, 4, have been competing in pageants since a very young age, with Charli making her stage debut at just 8 months old.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Immersive museums, covered wagon campgrounds, pageants, and hands-on historical sites breathe life into Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books and make her characters come alive.
    Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) has appointed Kevin Tervala chief of curatorial affairs and exhibitions.
    News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2026
  • Eastern Shore Art Center Fairhope’s creative spirit is on full display at the Eastern Shore Art Center, where rotating exhibitions showcase regional artists alongside workshops, lectures, and community events.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Euromonitor forecasts that the global eyewear industry (including contact lenses, spectacles, and sunglasses) will be worth $171 billion in 2026, up 4% in current terms.
    Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026
  • The results are cinematic spectacles that demand to be seen on the biggest screens with the best sound systems.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • The glasses feature dual micro OLED displays that combine to bring a merged 1920 x 1080 display in front of your eyes, with 1,200 nits of peak brightness and a 120-Hz refresh rate.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • Guests will have the opportunity to learn about Rainbow Cone’s colorful history through interactive experiences and displays while also getting to enjoy free samples of the sweet treat.
    Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 17 July 2026
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“Raree-shows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raree-shows. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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