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as in pageant
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event
the multimedia spectacles that have become established parts of the opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympic Games
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as in glass
spectacles plural
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
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Recent Examples of spectacle
But Trump’s team now says the ongoing spectacle has proven a resounding political success with few downsides.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
There's spectacle to spare, unbridled optimism, and a goofy unpredictability that ties everything together, even when there are a few minor issues.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Alice in Borderland has emerged as a flagship title for Netflix’s Japanese content ambitions — a slick genre spectacle with philosophical undertones and a growing global fandom.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
Star Spangled Symphony in the Rockies Colorado Springs is famed for its annual Fourth of July spectacle with the city's Star Spangled Symphony.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
There's spectacle to spare, unbridled optimism, and a goofy unpredictability that ties everything together, even when there are a few minor issues.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Alice in Borderland has emerged as a flagship title for Netflix’s Japanese content ambitions — a slick genre spectacle with philosophical undertones and a growing global fandom.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
Star Spangled Symphony in the Rockies Colorado Springs is famed for its annual Fourth of July spectacle with the city's Star Spangled Symphony.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
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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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The interior includes features such as a custom chandelier in the main foyer that is nearly 20 feet in length, fusing hundreds of glass leaves.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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The town home also has a two-car garage and a variety of modern features in its bathrooms, including floating vanities, glass shower doors and integrated Bluetooth speakers in the ceiling.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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On October 11, the museum will debut its family-friendly Sharks exhibit, on view through March 2026.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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At the new Ancestral Fishes exhibit, visitors can learn about the fish that were around when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
10 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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Roughly a quarter are on display at two permanent exhibitions — their original museum in Orlando and their Las Vegas flagship — as well as five traveling shows circling the globe.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
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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His skill playing off the shoulder was on full display in his statement performance against Verona in November, when his hat-trick powered Fiorentina to a 3-1 win.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
8 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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In the past, Prime Day only spanned two days, but this year, the sale extravaganza is double the time and will last four whole days.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Inside the lacrosse All-Star events Friday and Saturday had all the feelings of a weekend sports extravaganza, similar to an NBA or NHL All-Star Weekend.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2025
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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