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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
The night proved to be another high-energy spectacle, despite any rainy or chilly weather, with fans across the venue on their feet from start to finish.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The refusal of the Black men represented in the show to be anything less than a self was clear in the stories of Soubise and others, who did not so much erase their past as make a spectacle of their present.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Hikers, photographers, and nature lovers are drawn to this ephemeral natural spectacle.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
The blueprint looks like this: speed + spectacle + story.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 24 May 2025
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 June 2025
The refusal of the Black men represented in the show to be anything less than a self was clear in the stories of Soubise and others, who did not so much erase their past as make a spectacle of their present.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Hikers, photographers, and nature lovers are drawn to this ephemeral natural spectacle.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
The blueprint looks like this: speed + spectacle + story.
—John Cairney, Sportico.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
Noun
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The Knicks still hadn’t learned to communicate on the floor, and often missed coverages by a mile, leading to a pageant of unmolested open jumpers.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Alana Thompson, also known as Honey Boo Boo, is a former beauty pageant contestant.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Look at the below screenshot for an example: check out how the background can be seen through the glass menu on the right.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The chicken liver mousse comes in a petite glass ramekin with a tart cherry aspic lining the top.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The Waukegan Public Library has periodic art exhibits.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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The extension service’s master gardeners will show off a caterpillar display, and the master naturalists will have multiple exhibits.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2025
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The exhibition will feature original pieces and lithographs, available for purchase.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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And the fact that Venice hosts the world’s most prestigious contemporary art exhibition, the Art Biennale (next edition is 2026) is reason enough to visit.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Entertainment For the milestone celebration, the parades, shows, and nighttime spectaculars have been dialed up a notch.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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Each has a turn to outdo the other, making for a grand vocal spectacular. 81.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Informative displays highlighting facts about Juneteenth will be placed throughout the park.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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It will be followed by a concert at the Ellipse in front of the White House and then a fireworks display scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET.—
June 14,
CBS News,
14 June 2025
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The entire family, whether two-legged or four, are welcome for an afternoon of fun at the Fifth Annual Paws for Pride extravaganza.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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The military parade will be followed by three matches for the FIFA Club World Cup starting on June 18 and running through June 26, which will then roll straight into preparations for the traditional July Fourth fireworks extravaganza.—
Ashraf Khalil,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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