as in pageants
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 extravaganzas
Historical extravaganzas mixing intrepid before-their-time women and modern music and mores have seen some major success.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The Sundance Film Festival, named for one of the actor’s most iconic characters, grew into a cornerstone of the film industry and eventually one of the most glitzy extravaganzas on the Hollywood social calendar, known as much for screenings as for executive deal-making and VIP parties.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The Sundance Film Festival, named for one of the actor’s most iconic characters, grew into a cornerstone of the film industry and eventually one of the most glitzy extravaganzas on the Hollywood social calendar, known as much for screenings as for executive deal-making and VIP parties.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravaganzas
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Another albino Thai buffalo was sold in 2024 for 18 million baht ($672,000) after winning multiple pageants.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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The controversy centered on Pulgarín’s age, 34, which many pointed out exceeds the usual standards of other beauty pageants in Colombia, according to US Magazine.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The institution, which is funded roughly two-thirds by federal appropriations, said that while exhibits will close, animal care at the zoo and its Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia will continue uninterrupted.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Miracle Mile is home to numerous museums, including the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with vintage screenings and exhibits that dive into film history, with free admission for guests under 18.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Set against some of Riyadh’s most famous landmarks, including Bedrock, Al Mamlaka and JAX, the program combines large-scale runway spectacles with intimate fashion showcases.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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But sporting events do have breaks for commercials, and Netflix has learned that audiences turning in for a live spectacles will sit and watch the ads advertisements.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is also a great time to marvel at other examples of the city’s architecture, like the Catedral de Mallorca, a cathedral towering over the city skyline and the Llotja de Palma, a 15th-century Gothic guildhall that frequently hosts art exhibitions.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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These partnerships support student exchanges, cross-border workshops and exhibitions, embedding the program in a global education ecosystem and exposing participants to multiple markets and design cultures, Kim noted.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Extravaganzas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravaganzas. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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