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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In addition to lectures and SIGs, OLLI offers special events such as culinary activities, visits to exhibits and group travel; additional fees may apply.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center Worth a look, especially for the exhibits featuring the geology behind the natural spring, the Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center is open daily, with park rangers ready to answer any questions about the national park or the area's history.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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The island-wide celebration includes concerts, parades, cultural activities, and pageants, while numerous fairs celebrate the best in local art and culture.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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One of the most beloved holiday specials ever made doesn’t start with costumed pageants, joyful carols or snowmen come to life but with a self-aware declaration of seasonal depression.—
Abigail Rosenthal,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
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After noticing that many open exhibitions in the area seemed focused more broadly on Southern California, the museum’s leadership saw an opportunity to hone in on Orange County artists exclusively.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Though moving the museum’s permanent collection could reduce operating costs from about €8 million to €5 million, M HKA would then have pay to borrow works or buy in exhibitions to attract visitors.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Jan. 2026
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After all, the films that benefit the most from PLF ticket sales have been Hollywood's biggest releases, as audiences want to see explosive action movies and dazzling spectacles in the most state-of-the-art locations.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Political events and news programming ran off with 16 of the top spots in 2024, but in the absence of a collar-grabbing quadrennial circus, only three Beltway spectacles carved out space on this year’s chart.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Known for his cinematic runway displays, Jacquemus has paraded fashion in spectacular outdoor locations, including a lavender field, a salt mine and a ripe field of wheat.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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His displays have strengthened his claim for England’s No 10 position over Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham at the World Cup, presenting Thomas Tuchel with his toughest and most topical selection headache.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Raree-shows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raree-shows. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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