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
During the spectacle, the full moon will appear larger and brighter than usual.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
In 2023, that arrangement was more than just a spectacle.
—Brad Lefton, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The ultra-light 30-second flying tourbillon remains the focus at 6 o’clock, creating a stunning spectacle on the wrist.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
This year’s spectacle will occur on the night of Tuesday, October 7, when the moon appears bigger and brighter in the sky because of its timing and low horizon rise.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
In 2023, that arrangement was more than just a spectacle.
—Brad Lefton, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The ultra-light 30-second flying tourbillon remains the focus at 6 o’clock, creating a stunning spectacle on the wrist.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
This year’s spectacle will occur on the night of Tuesday, October 7, when the moon appears bigger and brighter in the sky because of its timing and low horizon rise.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
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The earthquake nterrupted the Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 beauty pageant in Cebu City, Philippines.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Beauty pageant contestants were seen in another video running off the stage as the earthquake started.—
Brandon Miller,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Lead stores energy in batteries, shields against radiation, gives glass crystal its brilliance, and makes paint more luminous and cars run more smoothly.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Instead of pumping in conventional air conditioning, it was surrounded by proprietary glass panes filled with cooled water.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The center features plenty of interactive exhibits, camps and games for children and a Fossil Frontier where guests can explore fossils from across Tennessee.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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He was first arrested in 2012 in Palm Beach County, Florida, on charges of battery, improper exhibit of a firearm or dangerous weapon and criminal mischief, with only criminal mischief upheld.—
Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of the next round of exhibition games this month against Ecuador and Australia, Howard was uplifted by USMNT’s win in their last game against Japan.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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MacPhee, who was not involved in the new research, has conducted five scientific expeditions to Antarctica and curated an exhibition on Shackleton’s Endurance voyage at the museum.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
6 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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The agreement will also bring an episode of Friday Night SmackDown to the Delta Center on October 31st, creating a two-night WWE spectacular for the fans in Utah.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Amidst these displays is also, inexplicably, a poster of her and John on a yacht and at a Utah Jazz game (which Bronwyn points out isn’t courtside).—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hypersonic cruise vehicles that operate below about 30 km (19 miles) wouldn’t create such large, illuminated plumes, and terminal dives wouldn’t produce extensive, bright displays that could be seen over a wide area.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, Amazon heard my cries and slashed prices on its most popular cozy knits ahead of its fall Prime Day extravaganza, which kicks off on Tuesday, October 7.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Evansville's West Side Nut Club puts on an autumn extravaganza that dwarfs others by comparison, according to rankings provided by USA TODAY.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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