Synonyms of spectacles

spectacles

noun

plural of spectacle

as in glass

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glass
• sunglasses
• eyeglasses
• specs
• goggles
• bifocals
• monocle
• lorgnette
• half-glasses
• trifocals
• pince-nez
• contact lens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spectacles

The rumble combines lighting, music and choreography to create one of the show's biggest spectacles. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

The popularity of the Honey Deuce is still rising with several signature cocktails associated with the biggest spectacles in sports. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The tough, steely competence of Anne Hathaway—the sense that her characters could shoulder the weight of the world, without complaint and on short notice—has been one of the more welcome recurring spectacles of this moviegoing year. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Built into a natural ravine, the stadium’s site was used for ancient Greek athletic contests and later Roman spectacles before falling into centuries of disuse. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Over the years, however, the actress has proven herself remarkably versatile, pivoting nimbly from frothy rom-coms and broad comedies to searing dramas, psychological thrillers, and big-budget spectacles. — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

Over the next decade, the moon’s shadow will sweep across southern Spain, North Africa, Australia, Alaska, Japan and beyond, offering travelers extraordinary opportunities to experience one of nature’s greatest spectacles. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

During totality, the sun itself puts on one of nature's greatest spectacles — and that's where your attention should be. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Some people are using the glasses — which look like a pair of regular spectacles — to record people without their knowledge and publish the videos on social media. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026