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

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

There is no reservation-heavy itinerary or lengthy transfer, only an open view, a comfortable seat and one of Manila’s most recognizable daily spectacles. — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

On the weekend America turned 250, two spectacles competed for the nation’s soul and only one of them felt like a celebration. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 8 July 2026

The phenomenon is one of New York City’s most anticipated astronomical spectacles. — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 7 July 2026

Celebrity weddings are often grand spectacles, and Swift is a billionaire. — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

An American flag waves in the crisp Alaskan air as spectators wait in anticipation to witness one of the nation’s most unusual Fourth of July spectacles. — Carmela Asmar, USA Today, 2 July 2026

The association also sponsored spectacles like the Trans-American Footrace to help publicize Route 66. — Daniel Milowski, The Conversation, 29 June 2026