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
  • Beyond her work in pageants, Malcolm was an actress, television presenter, and dance instructor.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • These pieces often occupy premium real estate within museums, receive prominent billing during exhibitions, and are the most sought-out for loans and transfers among institutions.
    Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
  • The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is constantly introducing new exhibitions throughout the year.
    Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 24 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 annual magical displays put on by homeowners in the Hampden community are beautiful, breathtaking and certainly a tourist attraction.
    Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2026
  • The meeting at 9500 Wornall Road will allow attendees to ask questions, leave comments and view project displays and exhibits.
    Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
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“Raree-shows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raree-shows. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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