grand·stand
ˈgran(d)-ˌstand 
1
: a usually roofed stand for spectators at a racecourse or stadium
2
: audience
: done for show or to impress onlookers
grandstanded; grandstanding; grandstands
: to play or act so as to impress onlookers
Examples of grandstand in a Sentence
Adjective
The outfielder made a grandstand play out of what should have been a routine catch.
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David Hill, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Huge cheers rose from the grandstands as Verstappen eased into the lead on the run to the first corner.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg.com, 7 June 2023
After a nearly fatal case of COVID-19, Minnesota pianist Nachito Herrera will play a mini-grandstand concert.
—Jon Bream, Star Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020
Jack King, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
Despite capturing so much attention, Erdogan’s grandstanding alienated his allies.
—Henri J. Barkey, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2023
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Noun
The grandstands at the turn of the century were filled with gamblers and bookies placing bets on every play of the game.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Huge cheers rose from the grandstands as Verstappen eased into the lead on the run to the first corner.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Adjective
Grandstand seats start at $2,500; hospitality packages in the main grandstand start at $10,000.
—Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg.com, 7 June 2023
After a nearly fatal case of COVID-19, Minnesota pianist Nachito Herrera will play a mini-grandstand concert.
—Jon Bream, Star Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020
Verb
Meanwhile, a grandiose, grandstanding Andrew makes his way into the interview room.
—Jack King, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
Despite capturing so much attention, Erdogan’s grandstanding alienated his allies.
—Henri J. Barkey, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2023
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“Grandstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grandstand. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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