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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
The spectacle that is Thunderball Grotto is already near the surface of the water.
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Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
Our aim is to bring to life a chapter of Indian military history that deserves far more recognition — not just for the spectacle, but for the spirit of our soldiers who would rather die than surrender.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2025
First, the United States should not make a public announcement or a spectacle of enhancements to its military force posture.
—Oriana Skylar Mastro, Foreign Affairs, 20 May 2025
Nearly seven years since her last US tour, Shakira and her famous hips returned with a massive spectacle.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
Our aim is to bring to life a chapter of Indian military history that deserves far more recognition — not just for the spectacle, but for the spirit of our soldiers who would rather die than surrender.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2025
First, the United States should not make a public announcement or a spectacle of enhancements to its military force posture.
—Oriana Skylar Mastro, Foreign Affairs, 20 May 2025
Nearly seven years since her last US tour, Shakira and her famous hips returned with a massive spectacle.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
Noun
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But her father, who is 49, sat next to her boyfriend at the pageant.—
Katherine Rosman,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Considering recent press attention on Hudson and Belichick, the Miss Maine USA contestant — who competed in the pageant in 2024 as well, previously placing second — could be using the song to characterize her own situation.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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For example, higher-quality glass, like ceramic glass, tends to be more scratch-resistant and durable than more affordable iterations.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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The sculpture appears in the form of a glass cube, which glows with light that changes color based on live temperature data taken from the Hoh Rain Forest in near Seattle, Washington State.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The exhibit also is featured in Saturday’s adults-only Science Night Live event.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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One exhibit shows some of the stunning and colorful animals found locally in the rockpools around the coast.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The road not taken—and now rediscovered by Orozco—is the reintroduction of the ancient Marxist concept of use value,the dialectical opposite of exchange value, and, more recently, also the sole form of resisting exhibition value, which has totally effaced the concepts of material use and function.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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While a handful of exhibitors are already members of the organization, many in the theatrical exhibition community argue that their unique perspective is underrepresented, particularly at a time when the Academy is doubling down on the importance of theatrical releases.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Each has a turn to outdo the other, making for a grand vocal spectacular. 81.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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The nighttime spectacular makes a return, while Wondrous Journeys will feature state-of-the-art projections.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Noun
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But for all-round quality of performance, Paris Saint-Germain’s displays across their last-16 matches against Liverpool stick in the mind.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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All of them have high-quality displays and unlimited photo storage.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
1 June 2025
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Jennifer Lopez's American Music Awards dance number extravaganza sure has people talking.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Wayfair’s Memorial Day sale extravaganza has arrived, and we’re stunned by those 70-percent-off price slashes.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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