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
Russia is loving the Oval Office spectacle that took place yesterday with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
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Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
The shift from law as public spectacle to more opaque forms of discipline coincided with an unprecedented expansion of the periodical press.
—Sarah C. Schaefer, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
The character combines the entitlement of Brice in No Way Out and the alienation from normal human behavior that becomes a comic spectacle in The Birdcage with a level of darkness that wouldn’t be out of place in a David Lynch production about evil forces possessing mortals.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
But the floral spectacle will not be the only attraction.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
The shift from law as public spectacle to more opaque forms of discipline coincided with an unprecedented expansion of the periodical press.
—Sarah C. Schaefer, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
The character combines the entitlement of Brice in No Way Out and the alienation from normal human behavior that becomes a comic spectacle in The Birdcage with a level of darkness that wouldn’t be out of place in a David Lynch production about evil forces possessing mortals.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
But the floral spectacle will not be the only attraction.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
Noun
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Girls and young women ages 12 to 23 years old are invited to attend the pageant’s first orientation session from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 at Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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Queens like Jaida Essence Hall, Sasha Colby, and even Sam’s mother Trinity have shown an ability to take pageant drag and update it to display more than just skill, but also a point of view.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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The black piece of glass [holds up his cell phone] is the worst addiction.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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This event must be viewed through solar eclipse glasses, and solar filters must be used on cameras, binoculars and telescopes.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The interactive exhibit features opportunities for guests to take a crack at some of the world record-setting activities Guinness has captured.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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Writing for the London Review of Books, Frances Morgan takes readers through the artist’s practice and radical thinking, as well as the exhibit of over 200 pieces, which sounds like one of this year’s highlights.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The English soccer exhibition is the latest boost to Chicago’s standing as an international sports city.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Here is a selection of portraits featured in the exhibition with descriptions of their subjects drawn from information provided by the photographers.—
Diane Cole,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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The company clearly hopes that its recent Paris Olympics telecast, which hinged on making the Games available for instant consumption while utilizing primetime in new ways that included ties to celebrity and pop culture, will serve as a model for future rounds of the global spectacular.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2025
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Fox has sought anywhere from over $7 million to more than $8 million for a 30-second spot in the 2025 spectacular.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Fixes an issue where the UI display for Moze (The Hunt: Lightning) is abnormal during charge in specific situations.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Framework This update also brings improved cooling, an optional 2.8K 120-Hz screen, slimmer translucent bezels around the display, and Wi-Fi 7.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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And as usual at this dining and entertainment extravaganza presented by American Express during the week of Formula One’s Miami Grand Prix, there will be luxurious food curated by chef Mario Carbone, prominent musical performers (to be announced) and an over-the-top sense of spectacle.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Behold then the inspiration extravaganza that is the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach, where over 30 rooms have been transformed through March 16 into set pieces by 23 distinguished designers and architects.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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