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
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Obama’s journey—from winning Miss Mongomo to becoming Equatorial Guinea’s Miss Universe candidate—has emerged as one of the most inspiring stories of this 74th edition of the pageant in a year that has been mired in controversy.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Joanna Abarca was named Miss Ramona and Clarissa Valenzuela was chosen as Miss Ramona First Princess at the 2026 Miss Ramona Scholarship pageant held Saturday night.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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In addition, a 45-year-old man who was on campus to attend the event was hit on the head with a glass bottle or jar and was sent to a nearby hospital with a laceration, Mogulof said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Earlier this year, Gun Lake expanded to a year-round resort with a new 252-room hotel, The Wawyé Oasis, which includes a 32,000-square-foot glass atrium featuring pools, a swim-up bar and private cabanas.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
11 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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Centered upon the artwork of Holmes, the event is conceived as both an exhibition and a space for reflection.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The National Gallery of London is hosting the first major exhibition of 18th-century painter Joseph Wright, whose works captured the moral dilemma of scientific progress at the dawn of the industrial age.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 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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The week-long extravaganza, which includes events in Los Angeles, as well as content across Paramount platforms, will act as a fittingly extravagant and entertaining prelude to the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Rio de Janeiro is the capital of Carnival in Brazil—a dazzling, five-day extravaganza of parades, music, and street parties.—
Marta Tucci,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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