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

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

Once public spectacles, executions now occur privately inside prisons, with only a handful of official witnesses and a press pool. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026

There’s an almost comically blasé way in which the performers — who are used to such spectacles — go about their work an hour before thousands of audience members will gasp and clap at the same tricks. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

While not yet proof that Saudi Arabia’s roughly $250 million investment into Hero Esports will pay off, the event was a reminder that the kingdom can still create spectacles and stick the landing. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026

From the shipwrecks and fur seal colonies of the Skeleton Coast to Lake Bogoria’s flamingos, Victoria Falls, and the geological formations of the Rift Valley, these spectacles are even more dramatic from above. — Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026

The one-off doc uses AI to tell the story of how Rome hosted wild spectacles for its citizens, featuring a range of exotic and dangerous wild animals. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

They were arranged as spectacles for tourists by railroad companies. — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

But Falcon Heavy is still one of the spectacles that draw crowds for its launch. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026