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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  1. exhibits
  2. pageants
  3. exhibitions
  4. spectacles
  5. displays
Noun
  • Annotated divorce papers blown up and mounted, interactive exhibits detailing how your mom’s last round of chemo didn’t take, souvenir T-shirts emblazoned with your best friend’s last words before the car crash.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The open-plan, curvilinear design means the galleries are not fully divided, reinforcing the all-encompassing nature of the collection, though altogether the vast array of exhibits sometimes struggle for cohesiveness.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhibits
Noun
  • The franchise grew out of Wong, Shih and Yin’s own experiences competing in and observing Asian beauty pageants and talent contests held across North America and Asia.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Miss World is one of the longest-running international pageants, with events such as the ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ segment, the ‘Head-to-Head’ live debate and ‘Top Model’ runway section.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pageants
Noun
  • The historic home, a charming 1925 property, is open to visitors and houses rotating exhibitions.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • At Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, there are also concerts, exhibitions, and practices open to visitors.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhibitions
Noun
  • But Falcon Heavy is still one of the spectacles that draw crowds for its launch.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These spectacles drew criticism from animal welfare advocates, who sued the farm.
    — Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of spectacles
Noun
  • The Athletic decided to look at one of his international displays for Belgium’s under-19s, a goalless draw with Denmark in March.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The jury could hardly have missed the divisive displays outside the courthouse.
    — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of displays
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“Raree-shows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raree-shows. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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