as in exhibit
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event
the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of extravaganza
Their four-week mocktail extravaganza kicked off with the Guava Batida, a tropical dream, and culminates in the bold La Patraña.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Meanwhile, Bloom was spotted hanging out with Kim and Khloé Kardashian in Venice, Italy, on June 26, during Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding-week extravaganza.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 26 June 2025
The couple is said to be spending more than $10 million on a three-day extravaganza, beginning June 24, that is more Instagram than storybook.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025
The billionaire Amazon founder has been forced to relocate his three-day extravaganza in Venice, following protests in the city.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Meanwhile, Bloom was spotted hanging out with Kim and Khloé Kardashian in Venice, Italy, on June 26, during Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding-week extravaganza.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 26 June 2025
The couple is said to be spending more than $10 million on a three-day extravaganza, beginning June 24, that is more Instagram than storybook.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025
The billionaire Amazon founder has been forced to relocate his three-day extravaganza in Venice, following protests in the city.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravaganza
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This column, adapted from remarks at the opening of the PragerU Founders Museum exhibit last month, was originally published by RealClearEducation and made available via RealClearWire.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The annual event invites a guest juror with both expertise and an outsider’s perspective to curate an exhibit of local artists’ work.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2025
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Ghosts and fairies and creatures of her own invention abounded in the pageant.—
Daniella Walsh,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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The park requires permits for a number of other activities, including: Memorial services, pageants, spectator attractions, entertainment, ceremonies, automobile/motorcycle club rallies, and other special events require a special use permit.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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This is an exhibition — his exhibition — titled ‘Football City, Art United’, part of the biennial Manchester International Festival.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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In addition to factory visits, each company also offers public-facing exhibitions that exist somewhere at the intersection of museum and showroom.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Other Native American tribes have called the lunar spectacular the Hot Moon and the Blooming Moon, to commemorate the spring season, and the Hatching Moon or Birth Moon to commemorate new life.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Disneyland's 70th celebrations began on Friday, May 16 and will continue through summer 2026 with new parades, nighttime spectaculars, decorations, merch and much more.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Only then can future World Cup’s begin to credibly deliver the basics of sustainability and safety, without the drama of sweat, storms, or scandal overshadowing the spectacle.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The quality of November’s war was only magnified in retrospect by the complete lack of substance in that evening’s main event: a snooze-fest spectacle between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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At Hannover Messe, one of the world’s largest industrial trade fairs, AI’s potential was on full display—cognitive robotics, digital twins, autonomous systems and intelligent collaboration across factory floors and logistics hubs.—
Ivo Ivanov,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Its storied history is a big draw, but the 265-room hotel constantly strives to improve itself with new seasonal menus, extravagant lobby displays (from oversized flower arrangements to edible Easter décor), and sumptuous spa treatments.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Extravaganza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravaganza. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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