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
Starring Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren, the film was a huge spectacle, running more than three hours with an overture and intermission and costing $6 million to make.
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Rhett Bartlett, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
How can McClung possibly top the spectacle of jumping over Shaq, which clinched the victory last year?
—Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
While the runway contained the season’s newest looks the street style is a spectacle in its own rite, these shows drew a buzzy crowd of editors, influencers, creatives and industry insiders to preview whats up next.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
But in cinema, intimacy is as much suited to spectacle as grand vistas and massive crowd scenes — maybe even more so.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
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Rhett Bartlett, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
How can McClung possibly top the spectacle of jumping over Shaq, which clinched the victory last year?
—Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
While the runway contained the season’s newest looks the street style is a spectacle in its own rite, these shows drew a buzzy crowd of editors, influencers, creatives and industry insiders to preview whats up next.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
But in cinema, intimacy is as much suited to spectacle as grand vistas and massive crowd scenes — maybe even more so.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
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Marla, his second, hosted the Miss Universe pageants.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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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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Related Articles The ground floor features neutral tones, travertine marble and leather furniture, complemented by metal columns and amber glass partitions.—
Andrea Onate,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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In particular, in parking lots after sundown, attendees get on top of police cars and engage in violent behavior like throwing glass bottles.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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The exhibition will be divided into three sections.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Shortly after entering the Las Vegas convention center, the exhibition area turned dark.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 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
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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
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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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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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There are many ways to have a surf-and-turf extravaganza at Amaya.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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While black holes are invisible, the flares unleashed by the swirling disk of hot gas and dust, or accretion disk, that orbits Sagittarius A* resemble a pyrotechnic extravaganza.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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