extravaganza
noun
ex·trav·a·gan·za
ik-ˌstra-və-ˈgan-zə 
1
: a lavish or spectacular show or event
2
: something extravagant
3
: a literary or musical work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure and usually by elements of burlesque or parody
Examples of extravaganza in a Sentence
the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl
Recent Examples on the Web
The Great Gatsby is a great big Broadway extravaganza that may dazzle viewers at first but, much like the green light, perfection remains close, yet just out of reach.
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EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
Culinary Masters 2024 marks the eighth year Robb Report is hosting the extravaganza, which to date has raised almost $2 million for charity.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
This biannual extravaganza features three weekends of open studios, food, live music and more.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2024
Arnold's Bar & Grill: Opening Day extravaganza starting at 8 a.m.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2024
Following suit this year are a handful of festivals, sound baths, and other musical events, including an Arkansas indie extravaganza in Hot Springs National Park, an interstellar rave in rural Texas, and a Vampire Weekend show in Austin with complimentary eclipse glasses.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
Water Sports: Ski, Sail, or Fly Through the Waves
Embark on a water sports extravaganza in Florida, where the options are as endless as the sunshine.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
Then in 2020, Saturday Night Live spent more than eight minutes mocking the airport in a musical extravaganza, calling out birds in the terminal, non-working electrical outlets, and shoddy baggage handling.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2024
Southeast Asia fans dig deep to see Swift The Eras Tour is a multi-continent extravaganza that surged to become the highest-grossing tour of all time – and Swift is making Singapore a lot of money.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
Culinary Masters 2024 marks the eighth year Robb Report is hosting the extravaganza, which to date has raised almost $2 million for charity.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
This biannual extravaganza features three weekends of open studios, food, live music and more.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2024
Arnold's Bar & Grill: Opening Day extravaganza starting at 8 a.m.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2024
Following suit this year are a handful of festivals, sound baths, and other musical events, including an Arkansas indie extravaganza in Hot Springs National Park, an interstellar rave in rural Texas, and a Vampire Weekend show in Austin with complimentary eclipse glasses.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
Water Sports: Ski, Sail, or Fly Through the Waves
Embark on a water sports extravaganza in Florida, where the options are as endless as the sunshine.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
Then in 2020, Saturday Night Live spent more than eight minutes mocking the airport in a musical extravaganza, calling out birds in the terminal, non-working electrical outlets, and shoddy baggage handling.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Mar. 2024
Southeast Asia fans dig deep to see Swift The Eras Tour is a multi-continent extravaganza that surged to become the highest-grossing tour of all time – and Swift is making Singapore a lot of money.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Extravaganza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extravaganza. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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extravaganza
noun
ex·trav·a·gan·za
ik-ˌstrav-ə-ˈgan-zə
: a spectacular show
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