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
  • The house, now a visitor’s center with exhibits and a souvenir shop, is free to access, but guided tours of the house and battlefields are available for purchase.
    Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • The ticket includes, among other things, access to exhibits, nature paths and a train ride.
    Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 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
  • Along the path of totality, observers will see the sun’s corona shining around the silhouetted moon — an experience widely regarded as one of nature’s greatest spectacles.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The problem of non-competitive midseason spectacles lives on for another group to try to solve.
    Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 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 30 Jul. 2026.

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