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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
Those visiting the 42nd annual PNC Festival of Lights this year can enjoy the spectacle of 5 million LED lights, Fiona the Hippo fairies interspersed throughout the display, rides on the North Polar Express Train and more.
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
This will be only the second time in the sport's 1,500-year history that an official Basho tournament will take place outside Japan, following the 1991 event at the Royal Albert Hall, which attracted audiences from across Europe to witness the spectacle.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Catch a Moulin Rouge show The capital of cabaret, and one of the most iconic spectacles in Paris, is the Moulin Rouge in Pigalle, whose symbolic red windmill sits below the hilltop village of Montmartre.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
To catch the spectacle, head far from light pollution and look near, but not directly within, the Gemini constellation.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
This will be only the second time in the sport's 1,500-year history that an official Basho tournament will take place outside Japan, following the 1991 event at the Royal Albert Hall, which attracted audiences from across Europe to witness the spectacle.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Catch a Moulin Rouge show The capital of cabaret, and one of the most iconic spectacles in Paris, is the Moulin Rouge in Pigalle, whose symbolic red windmill sits below the hilltop village of Montmartre.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
To catch the spectacle, head far from light pollution and look near, but not directly within, the Gemini constellation.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
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The former beauty pageant winner confirmed her relationship with Keith in September 2024.McKinley Franklin, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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As weeks went by without any arrests in the case, a media frenzy began to build, fueled by relentless tabloid images of JonBenet participating in beauty pageants.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Guests lingered on the lawn, glasses of rosé in hand, reflecting on the day’s celebration of beauty, empowerment, and connection.Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Installed seven years ago by current owner Fernando de la Varga Íñiguez, the counter ticks up every time a customer orders a glass of the house vermut.Sofia Perez, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Scavenger-hunt booklet in hand, kids will find clues in a dozen exhibits, such as the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa, ultimately leading them to a keepsake hidden in the museum.Lauren Matison, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Expect over 190 exhibits, seminars and merchandise for beginners and experienced anglers alike.Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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The company’s expansion has shifted from urban centers to suburban locations following a deal with local exhibition giant Aeon Entertainment.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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One of the exhibition highlights is a major new de Waal installation through which the artist reflects on Salto’s enduring influence on his own practice.Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The event itself has evolved from its humble beginnings as a motorcycle endurance run into a multi-class spectacular that draws competitors and spectators from across the globe.Shelby Knick, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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There are several different media types under the OOH umbrella, but the most popular include billboards, Times Square digital spectaculars and ads affixed to large scale walls, and then on the transit side, advertisements affixed to subway stations/trains, buses, bike shares and bus shelters.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Here’s what to know about the upcoming shooting star display.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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If this sweet and chewy cookie is a favorite of yours, incorporate the same comfort and coziness into your holiday decor with a nostalgic Christmas village display.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
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Guests will be able to enjoy their VQA Icewine and gourmet fare with a stunning immersive light and sound extravaganza, as well as get exclusive use of Niagara Parks’ legendary Tunnel that provides access to a viewing platform at the bottom of the iconic Niagara Falls.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The worldwide extravaganza, which kicked off March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona, and will conclude on December 8, 2024, in Vancouver, was the first concert tour to rake in $1 billion, according to Pollstar—and this benchmark was surpassed a year ago.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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