as in exhibit
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event
the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of extravaganza
Should be quite the extravaganza.
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
This was the genesis for tonight’s extravaganza, which was choreographed by Damien Jalet, of Emilia Pérez fame.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026
Known as the San Francisco Comedy Festival, this multi-week extravaganza wraps up its run in early February, offering a last chance to catch some of the biggest names in comedy.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
His most recent film role was as a manipulative investor in Brad Pitt’s Grand Prix extravaganza, F1.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
This was the genesis for tonight’s extravaganza, which was choreographed by Damien Jalet, of Emilia Pérez fame.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026
Known as the San Francisco Comedy Festival, this multi-week extravaganza wraps up its run in early February, offering a last chance to catch some of the biggest names in comedy.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
His most recent film role was as a manipulative investor in Brad Pitt’s Grand Prix extravaganza, F1.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravaganza
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The trust has added outdoor exhibits representing the main gate of the mission-fort and renovated the Plaza de Valero next to the Menger Hotel.—
Madison Iszler,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed a joint amicus brief that supports Philadelphia's effort in court to restore the exhibits.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Miss Intercontinental 2025 pageant, which seeks the most beautiful woman from all continents, was supposed to take place last year but was postponed to January 2026 for logistical reasons.—
Sarah Moreno
February 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Another beauty pageant, Miss Arizona USA, has not seen a winner from the 48th state but multiple runner-ups for the top honor.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Portland’s Damian Lillard joined Bird and Craig Hodges (1990-92) as the only three-time winners with a stunning exhibition in the final round, ending up with a score of 29 — two better than runner-up and 2018 champion Devin Booker of Phoenix.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Being a part of the exhibition at MoMu then, alongside other contemporary designers like Studio Nazzal and Zeid Hijazi, feels particularly remarkable.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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For Valentine’s Day, their biggest day of the year, the shop will lean into the spectacular.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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Nerds’ ad will air during the second quarter of the gridiron spectacular.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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All the pomp and circumstance without the promise of a worthy spectacle.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The dancing was kinetic and unrelenting, the show studded with myriad Easter eggs reflecting his heritage, the spectacle one of the most bracing and heartfelt the NFL has hosted in recent history.—
Jason Lamphier,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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Placing them in a silver footed bowl makes the display elegant enough for a table centerpiece for a holiday celebration.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Consumer electronics researchers are designing self-healing polymers for flexible displays and scratch-prone protective surfaces.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Extravaganza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravaganza. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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