grand·stand
ˈgran(d)-ˌstand 
1
: a usually roofed stand for spectators at a racecourse or stadium
2
: audience
: done for show or to impress onlookers
grandstanded; grandstanding; grandstands
: to play or act so as to impress onlookers
Examples of grandstand in a Sentence
Adjective
The outfielder made a grandstand play out of what should have been a routine catch.
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Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
On the 17th, DeChambeau went right again, this time his ball settling next to the grandstand.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Mfume’s time representing us in Congress has been a testament to the notion of focusing on real public policy over grandstanding politics.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The grandstands are sold out, meaning local blackout of the race has been lifted.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
On the 17th, DeChambeau went right again, this time his ball settling next to the grandstand.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Verb
As a result, Congress spends more time grandstanding, fundraising, and protecting its own interests than solving real problems—and the American people see little improvement in their daily lives.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Mfume’s time representing us in Congress has been a testament to the notion of focusing on real public policy over grandstanding politics.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Grandstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandstand. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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