1
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
This is teen sexuality as postmodern spectacle: a mishmash of transgressive allusions transmuted into a product that can’t possibly be interpreted as serious.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
The spectacle known as the NFL Draft is drawing near.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
And check the weather forecast because clouds can cover up the spectacle entirely.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The structure of the wedge is something of a spectacle!
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
The spectacle known as the NFL Draft is drawing near.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
And check the weather forecast because clouds can cover up the spectacle entirely.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The structure of the wedge is something of a spectacle!
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
Noun
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Smith, who ran her own pet grooming business, devoted herself entirely to Piper’s pageant pursuits.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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About 500 attendees showed up at Olive Peirce to support their favorites at the evening session of the pageant, where the young women were tested on their public speaking abilities, knowledge of current events and professional rodeo and evening wear.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump and Musk are truly onions made of glass: shiny orbs of one insubstantial layer over another, with nothing in the center, liable to be shattered under the slightest pressure.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is powered by Google's Astra technology, which will soon be inside Google's smart glasses.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Music fans will be able to see them and many other priceless artifacts from Parton's career at a new exhibit coming soon to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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The exhibit, featuring papier-maché sculptures and fiber installations made with paper waste, will run Saturday, April 26, through Saturday, July 19.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The spot plays host to exhibitions, poetry readings and performances.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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With year-round exhibitions and classes, this center has an active community of members and supporters.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2025
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Review: Joyful 'Coco' breaks from the Pixar pack as a Mexican musical spectacular Who's making 'Coco 2'?—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Featuring superstars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna and Gloria Estefan and produced by the likes of the Walt Disney Co. — a corporation that had its finger on the pulse of Americans of all ethnicities — the spectaculars were must-watch TV.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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The crowd roared its approval Monday evening when Boise Mayor Lauren McLean’s decision to continue to fly a Pride flag outside of Boise’s City Hall was alluded to, despite another new Idaho law banning such a display.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Jason Tindall, the assistant head coach who filled in for Howe on the touchline, was right to say the display would have brought a smile to the face of their absent leader.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Marvel recently announced a line-up of 27 A List actors who will star in the super hero extravaganza headlined by Robert Downey Jr.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The fashion extravaganza has a great public program too with events throughout the city open to both locals and visitors.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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