as in exhibit
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event
the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of extravaganza
Kendrick Lamar — Ford Field, June 10 Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime extravaganza in February will set the stage for his first-ever stadium tour, a 23-show run that will visit Detroit in its closing stretch.
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Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
There will be no words to properly thank her for my 70th extravaganza.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Guests are also encouraged to dress on theme for the Gatsby extravaganza.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
Among New Year’s Eve fireworks extravaganzas, the show over Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour delivers one of the world’s biggest bangs.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
There will be no words to properly thank her for my 70th extravaganza.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Guests are also encouraged to dress on theme for the Gatsby extravaganza.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
Among New Year’s Eve fireworks extravaganzas, the show over Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour delivers one of the world’s biggest bangs.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravaganza
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The exhibit also provides an intimate look at how the writer struggled with class restrictions during the Regency period.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
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The site, which documents the legacy of slavery in America, uses first-person narratives, art, educational exhibits, and interactive media to tell a comprehensive story.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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Moody bested more than 30 other hometown girls in a pageant that judged them on interviews, public speaking, swimsuits and beauty.—
Dan Sullivan,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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She was crowned Miss Oklahoma six years later and subsequently represented the state in the 1958 Miss America pageant, finishing third, per Edmond Live & Leisure.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The work would garner him first prize at the Audubon Artists exhibition in 1946, a recognition that propelled his career.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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When innovation flourishes so does a desire for design, as evidenced by the success of the Atlanta Design Festival, which launched in 2007 and brings exhibitions, expert panels, and architecture tours to the community.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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The new projection package will mean Galaxy’s Edge will have a unique nighttime spectacular every night — regardless of whether Disneyland is blasting off fireworks or not.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
18 Dec. 2024
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The event itself has evolved from its humble beginnings as a motorcycle endurance run into a multi-class spectacular that draws competitors and spectators from across the globe.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
22 Nov. 2024
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The film doesn’t paint him as a cautionary tale, treat him like a metaphor, or revel in the spectacle of his struggles.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Men on couches everywhere appreciate that their body type is represented on the screen, and the women beside them swoon at the spectacle of men voluntarily sweeping and communicating.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Sheriff's wife, Allison, was right, the display is a lie.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Speaking of the display, it is used to control pretty much everything.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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