raree-show

as in exhibit
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event no longer the mechanisms by which nominees are actually chosen, party conventions are mostly raree-shows for rallying the faithful

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Noun
  • For those seeking a break from the cold, the zoo’s indoor areas, including the tropical house and rainforest exhibit, offer a welcome escape into warmer climates.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
  • In exchange for the government's approval, SpaceX will support the creation of a space exhibit in the Bahamas showcasing hardware and a SpaceX spacesuit, invest $1 million in the University of the Bahamas, and provide Starlink Internet connectivity to remote parts of the nation.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Universal has not yet announced if the two new nighttime spectaculars will stick around after Fan Fest Nights, return each spring during the seasonal fandom event or serve as a one-time only offering.
    Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The exhibition will be divided into three sections.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Anthony Le and Phillipa Pham Hughes, the duo behind the Vietnamese art collective Vagabond, curated the exhibition.
    Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Marla, his second, hosted the Miss Universe pageants.
    Dan Alexander, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
  • According to Larry Strong, Duggins' former pageant director, Duggins was a two-time former Miss Kansas contestant.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Raree-show.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raree-show. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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