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 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

The incident occurred days before Google announced its multi-year partnership with Beast Industries, a company founded by YouTube influencer Jimmy Donaldson, also known as his media personality MrBeast, who produces viral spectacles online. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 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

These spectacles drew criticism from animal welfare advocates, who sued the farm. — Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

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