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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The building underwent a multiyear renovation completed in 2019 that added a dedicated visitor entrance, expanded exhibits about its construction and cultural legacy, and reconfigured observation areas to improve visitor flow.—
Bailey Berg,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026 -
Visitors take in the various displays and interactive exhibits inside the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum on Wednesday, May 13.—
Brian T. Krista,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Sara also noted to SWNS that pageants have boosted her daughter's self-esteem through the years.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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The nearly 100-year-old tradition is celebrated with pageants at schools and other festivities.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Both exhibitions will mark the artist’s first major solo show in both Europe and the US, respectively.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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Sterling also played an integral part in organizing key solo exhibitions for artists including Judy Chicago, Julie Taymor and Faith Ringgold.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 May 2026
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For a few minutes, the day will turn to twilight, the sun’s corona will appear, and one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles will unfold over a variety of spectacular landscapes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Despite my declaration to the tourists onboard that the dragons’ goat slaughter spectacles were a bygone thing, an Indonesian government VIP was on the island that day, and to give him a show, the national park staff had brought the goats.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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The dimensions of La Pausa suggested a smaller scale of events than the now-customary splashy destination displays of other brands, and Grangié has turned this into a stance.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Perusing the displays, Cancela picked out a 14K gold, guardian-angel charm as well as an azabache, a black stone Cubans wear to ward off the evil eye.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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“Raree-shows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raree-shows. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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