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
And the decision to not have the spectacle in Budapest distracted by transfer rumors that might trigger internal tensions proved to be a masterstroke.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Then the age of television, charismatic figures, because television prizes, charisma, crowds, spectacle.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The new institution positions those achievements not as distant spectacles but as part of a local story, set within walking distance of more than 30 schools and kindergartens.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Jimmy Donaldson has finally created a spectacle.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 May 2026
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Then the age of television, charismatic figures, because television prizes, charisma, crowds, spectacle.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 June 2026
The new institution positions those achievements not as distant spectacles but as part of a local story, set within walking distance of more than 30 schools and kindergartens.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Jimmy Donaldson has finally created a spectacle.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
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For adult pageants, the organization will send Lianet Aguilera to Miss Supranational and Juan Daniel Naranjo to Mister Supranational, both contests held in Poland.—
Sarah Moreno
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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With the theme of something-larger-than-life in mind, pageant staff is playing chess with City Hall, using giant sculptures inspired by a 19th-century ivory chess set on display at the Norton Simon Museum.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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There’s a real sense of place here, from the apple chip snacks served in the relaxation room to the glass oblong of a gym, where active folk can pound the treadmill while watching the gardeners at work.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On the hardware front, Alphabet gave a first look at its audio smart glasses coming later this year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The Lounge hosts rotating art exhibits, spotlighting thought-provoking pieces like ceramics from Thai artist Bathma Kaew-Ngok and showstopping floral arrangements by Naomi Daimaru.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Thanks to demand for continued access, the museum created a book and webpage for the temporary exhibit — a practice that’s since been extended to other temporary exhibitions at the museum.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Concentration Camps, Hitler And The Allies One of the highlights of the exhibition are Miller’s war photographs, particularly those of the concentration camps and Hitler’s apartment.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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That approach and the push into streaming-first exhibition during the pandemic was debilitating to the once-proud studio.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Radio City Music Hall hosted the draft nine times and the Rockettes’ spring spectacular pushed the draft into May in 2014.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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And 2026 is already off to a bright start, with a buzzy debut novel from Jennette McCurdy, plenty of celebrity memoirs and sci-fi spectaculars.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Parts of the archive are on display at the museum.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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An electronic display shows the closing KOSPI index inside the lobby of the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, on June 1, 2026.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The 18 year old was her mom’s maid of honor when she got married to Bezos during a $50 million three-day wedding extravaganza in Italy last summer.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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The Jayhawks’ appearance in the 64-team postseason extravaganza was short-lived as KU fell to Creighton 11-4 and North Dakota State 4-3 in the double-elimination regional in Fayetteville, Arkansas.—
Gary Bedore
May 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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