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
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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
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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
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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 30 Aug. 2025.
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