1
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 annual spectacle takes place as the league and players attempt to negotiate a new contract amid the WNBA's fast growth.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 July 2025
From Tatooine to totality This eight-day odyssey from Astro Trails through Tunisia blends ancient culture, cinematic nostalgia and one of nature's greatest spectacles.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2025
For example, Ridley Scott’s big-budget spectacle Gladiator II was released in theaters on Nov. 22, 2024, and arrived on PVOD just over a month later, on Dec. 24.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual contest, a spectacle where competitors attempt to devour more than 30 corn dogs in eight minutes.
—Amelia Wu
july 19, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 July 2025
From Tatooine to totality This eight-day odyssey from Astro Trails through Tunisia blends ancient culture, cinematic nostalgia and one of nature's greatest spectacles.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2025
For example, Ridley Scott’s big-budget spectacle Gladiator II was released in theaters on Nov. 22, 2024, and arrived on PVOD just over a month later, on Dec. 24.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual contest, a spectacle where competitors attempt to devour more than 30 corn dogs in eight minutes.
—Amelia Wu
july 19, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
Noun
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Among her other music supervision credits were several editions of the Miss Universe pageant and the NAACP Image Awards.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Salamon had until March to finish the piece so the pageant staff could start working on its set.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
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In a later scene, as Millie rattles her head against a pebbled glass door, the reds and pinks reminded me of a Francis Bacon triptych.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
31 July 2025
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Come nightfall, cue up Netflix on the full-wall projector or pour a glass of rum on the patio overlooking the jungle.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
31 July 2025
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The series is programmed to accompany the exhibit that first opened in 2024.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
30 July 2025
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The free exhibit with light refreshments will be open to the public from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Beacons, 2245 Camino Vida Roble.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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This exhibition game precedes the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, which takes place on Saturday.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Anyone who has caught Vuitton’s roving exhibitions dedicated to travel, Volez, Voyagez, Voguez, knows the extent of the maison’s dedication to the art of travel.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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Bryce Canyon features many of the characteristics that make Grand Canyon spectacular.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Across the world, the team produces more than 150 live parades, stage shows and spectaculars every day, while developing and creating dozens of new shows, parades and events.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
16 July 2025
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The new exhibitions shine a modern light on returning displays and restore the museum's almost 50-year-old legacy of adding objects that made history but have yet to become historical.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., has removed references to President Donald Trump in a display about impeachments, despite Trump being the first and only president in American history to be impeached twice.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the past, Prime Day only spanned two days, but this year, the sale extravaganza is double the time and will last four whole days.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Inside the lacrosse All-Star events Friday and Saturday had all the feelings of a weekend sports extravaganza, similar to an NBA or NHL All-Star Weekend.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2025
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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