as in pageants
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event
the larger-than-life spectaculars that make Las Vegas attractive to people with little interest in gambling
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While many bemoan that American fashion shows lack the luster of yesteryear, Malena Belafonte is trying to rejigger the tried-and-true by blending runway looks, live music and circus-like spectacles.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
18 Dec. 2024 -
Fewer spectacles have inspired American automotive imaginations more than monster trucks.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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My articles are aimed at Culture Vultures who love to seek out the most interesting exhibitions, films, theatre, museums or other cultural events.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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There are spas, hotels, art exhibitions, a museum, a cinema; there’s even a dinosaur theme park.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Spectaculars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectaculars. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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