1
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
The advertiser insisted on trying to create a live spectacle.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
But for one homeowner, what began as a beloved neighborhood tradition turned into a chaotic, even dangerous, spectacle that forced her to take matters into her own hands.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
The exhibition is set to take a unique approach, deliberately blurring the line between a traditional museum presentation and an eerie spectacle.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Timbers, a showman whose early productions like Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson lived somewhere near Bat Boy’s level of resting irony, goes for a big dark-and-stormy spectacle early on.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
But for one homeowner, what began as a beloved neighborhood tradition turned into a chaotic, even dangerous, spectacle that forced her to take matters into her own hands.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
The exhibition is set to take a unique approach, deliberately blurring the line between a traditional museum presentation and an eerie spectacle.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Timbers, a showman whose early productions like Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson lived somewhere near Bat Boy’s level of resting irony, goes for a big dark-and-stormy spectacle early on.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
Noun
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The first Miss Ramona pageant was held in 1973.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Miss Universe pageant is set to take place on November 21 in Thailand.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Filler shots of chauffeurs, champagne and colossal walk-in closets with pristine designer clobber glistening and gleaming from glass shelves centred around trays and trays of priceless jewels assault the viewer’s senses between almost every scene.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most actors would think twice before barreling through a glass door.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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And enormous murals, street art, and graffiti adorn the sides of countless buildings, effectively turning the Centro into an open-air exhibit.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Those costumes from the original Broadway production, including the Schuyler sisters’ winter ball gowns, Hamilton, Jefferson and Burr’s suits, as well as King George’s outfit, are all featured among the exhibit, too.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2018, the Morgan Library & Museum was mounting a major Hujar exhibition, prompting Rosenkrantz to donate her transcript to the institution, which holds his collections.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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An exhibition game between Argentina and Puerto Rico, scheduled for October 13 at Soldier Field, was moved to Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The lineup of potential new attractions included a nighttime spectacular at Ohio’s Cedar Point, a flying theater at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, a stunt show at Ohio’s Kings Island and an entrance gate coaster at Six Flags New England.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
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That partnership is on full display at the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, co-hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Campaign ads, showing images of flash-mob robberies, promised voters that harsher penalties would put an end to basic items being locked away in display cases and funnel people repeatedly arrested for drug offenses in treatment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, Silver has continued to build upon the stage show, which has become a fan favorite, and has decided to make the extravaganza a bit more family-friendly.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Linde's slightly better-than-expected profit and revenue in the third quarter was the last report of this week's 10 portfolio stock earnings extravaganza.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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