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 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a Smithsonian affiliate, features exhibits and galleries that promote an understanding of Birmingham's role in the Civil Rights Movement.
    Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Those who make the pilgrimage to Temple Square will encounter a host of other attractions and activities, including new exhibits, live concerts and video projections on the ceiling of the tabernacle.
    Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The 2025 pageants aired on Queen Beauty Network following the May 2024 resignations of Voigt and Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Amber Uhler, Miss Michigan USA For Amber Uhler, pageants are intertwined in a unique way with her health.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its exhibitions, residencies, educational initiatives, and workshops have helped create an emerging local art scene and placed Madagascar on the global art scene’s map.
    Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Zavataro has organized exhibitions centering interdisciplinary artist Linda Alterwitz, landscape painter Phyllis Shafer and sculptor Guillermo Bert, among others.
    News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026
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
Noun
  • With the overhead lights dimmed and soft light spilling from the dioramas, the displays looked like windows to other worlds.
    Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Each of the six stops offers a different experience where visitors can experience their music, along with virtual stories, artifacts, and multimedia displays.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Raree-shows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raree-shows. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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