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

Two years after April 8, 2024’s North American eclipse, NASA is once again preparing to broadcast one of nature’s greatest spectacles live. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The vogue right now is for oversized sunglasses, in the same way that the vogue right now is for oversized spectacles (especially those made by Cutler and Gross). — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

The problem of non-competitive midseason spectacles lives on for another group to try to solve. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Beyond the shows, Vogue World Milano will make a splash in the Italian capital on opening day, after a series of spectacles in New York, London, Paris, and LA. — Ella Graveney, Vogue, 23 July 2026

The results are cinematic spectacles that demand to be seen on the biggest screens with the best sound systems. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 19 July 2026

The mash-fest seems to fit the streamer’s sweet spot of entertainment-heavy sporting events, though if anything, its presentation of the derby felt surprisingly subdued in comparison to past spectacles. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

Cattelan spoke to the Financial Times about the strange afterlife of the work, which has become both a symbol of the art market’s excesses and a reminder of his talent for turning absurd ideas into global spectacles. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026

Demolitions are public spectacles and considered regular entertainment. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026