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

Oversight highs and lows The modern era of congressional oversight has produced some very important reforms – and some truly regrettable spectacles. — Gibbs Knotts, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026

All of it was accessorized with silver spectacles and a fat silver watch chain. — CBS News, 29 Oct. 2026

Much has been debated and discussed about its many metaphors and symbolism, which employed elements of a splintered universe long before the multiverse was hijacked by Hollywood superhero spectacles. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026

All kinds of films, from big-budget spectacles to art house dramas, are stretching their runtimes. — Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Some of these spooky spectacles incorporate lights that dance to music, animatronics that come to life and graveyards full of tombstones. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

This meta-adaptation of the 1953 musical, already an irreverent take on the century’s earlier stage spectacles, was another early hit for the director. — Juan A. Ramírez, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026

One of Greenblatt’s big ideas to liven up NBC’s schedule was to lean in to the network’s roots as the home of great entertainment specials and spectacles. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

What readers are saying The comments reflect a strong opposition to the idea of live-streaming an execution, with many criticizing it as barbaric and likening it to historical spectacles of violence. — Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026