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
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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
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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
See all Example Sentences for extravaganza
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“Extravaganza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extravaganza. Accessed 5 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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