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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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
When the magazine comes under new ownership, financial advisors propose a series of budget cuts — including slashing the costs of Runway’s fashion extravaganza in Milan.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 May 2026
The annual musical extravaganza that has been likened to a pop music Olympics takes place in Vienna, Austria, May 12-16.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Check out our May 2026 full moon photo story to see the best pictures of the lunar extravaganza, captured from around the world.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2026
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“Extravaganza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extravaganza. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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extravaganza
noun
ex·trav·a·gan·za
ik-ˌstrav-ə-ˈgan-zə
: a spectacular show
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