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as in pageant
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event
the multimedia spectacles that have become established parts of the opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympic Games
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as in glass
spectacles plural
a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision
bought a pair of spectacles with nonprescription lenses simply to look more intelligent
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Recent Examples of spectacle
Given the occasion and what was at stake, extra time — and in particular the last five minutes of it — must surely be considered among the most exciting spectacles sport has ever produced.
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Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Still others prefer to make the pursuit of truth by document into a spectacle.
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Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Fans also respond strongly to Woody and Buzz reuniting, with the trailer triggering emotional memory recall more than spectacle.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
These movies are wildly popular spectacles, even if the plots are a little thin.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Still others prefer to make the pursuit of truth by document into a spectacle.
—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Fans also respond strongly to Woody and Buzz reuniting, with the trailer triggering emotional memory recall more than spectacle.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
These movies are wildly popular spectacles, even if the plots are a little thin.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spectacle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
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This Fourth of July, the pageant will be loud.
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The occurrence marked the first time that a queen had given up her crown in the pageant's 72-year history.
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Start with a tidy desk and a glass of water, then batch related tasks so your focus stays strong through the afternoon.
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The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
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As a concept, the trucks seem to be inspired by the Freedom Train of the 1976 bicentennial, which carried founding documents and other historical exhibits around the country.
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The exhibit unfolded in partnership with Home of Football, a new cultural destination dedicated to the globally beloved game, which opened in the heart of New York’s design district between Chelsea and Hudson Yards on Monday.
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The logo of Meta is seen at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025.
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The stone lantern adorned with deer in Osaka Garden on the grounds of the Museum of Science and Industry is from the exhibition, and just southeast of there one of the stone structures from the World's Fair is now a Chicago Park District restroom.
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In what is being compared to a Super Bowl spectacular, the performances are set to be broadcast live to millions of soccer fans.
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Last summer, Atlanta announced an ambitious plan to end encampments and other street sleeping downtown ahead of the 39-day soccer spectacular that begins June 11.
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More than 96,000 Hyundai Tucson small SUVs are being recalled because of a software error that can temporarily prevent critical information from appearing on the vehicle's display, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Everything about Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos's coupling has been a display of more is more.
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The Geneva Chamber of Commerce rolled out the 76th Swedish Days festival on Wednesday, a five-day entertainment, shopping and eating extravaganza that continues to draw thousands each year to downtown Geneva.
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The week-long extravaganza is open to seasoned collectors, newbies, and everyone in between, offering up exhibitions, interactive workshops, and other events across the city center.
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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