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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 spectacles
Catch a Moulin Rouge show The capital of cabaret, and one of the most iconic spectacles in Paris, is the Moulin Rouge in Pigalle, whose symbolic red windmill sits below the hilltop village of Montmartre.
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Lane Nieset, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Around 55 years old at the time, Arthur wears a suit, tie, and round spectacles, and he is being carried away by three helmeted police officers, one holding him under each arm, another under his legs.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 4 Dec. 2024
The Triton Million will be one of the spectacles of the year.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
While the cost of attending the Las Vegas Grand Prix is becoming one of the priciest spectacles for motor sports enthusiasts, Vegas Insider reports a significant decrease in accommodations and spending from last year’s F1 Las Vegas event despite a Main Grandstand ticket costing approx.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The masses are kept distracted by extravagant spectacles, their bloodlust constantly fed even when their bellies are empty.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The animals said to have been featured in various Roman spectacles include hippopotamuses, elephants, rhinoceroses, bears, ostriches and big cats like lions and tigers.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
But at least one emperor participated in the arena spectacles in order to further bask in the public’s attention.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Another bonus is that with September comes many spectacles of nature—from harvest bounties (meaning that local cuisine is at its best, bursting with fresh flavours) and New England’s leaf-peeping displays to the great migration of wildebeest in the Serengeti.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Lane Nieset, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Around 55 years old at the time, Arthur wears a suit, tie, and round spectacles, and he is being carried away by three helmeted police officers, one holding him under each arm, another under his legs.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 4 Dec. 2024
The Triton Million will be one of the spectacles of the year.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
While the cost of attending the Las Vegas Grand Prix is becoming one of the priciest spectacles for motor sports enthusiasts, Vegas Insider reports a significant decrease in accommodations and spending from last year’s F1 Las Vegas event despite a Main Grandstand ticket costing approx.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The masses are kept distracted by extravagant spectacles, their bloodlust constantly fed even when their bellies are empty.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The animals said to have been featured in various Roman spectacles include hippopotamuses, elephants, rhinoceroses, bears, ostriches and big cats like lions and tigers.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
But at least one emperor participated in the arena spectacles in order to further bask in the public’s attention.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Another bonus is that with September comes many spectacles of nature—from harvest bounties (meaning that local cuisine is at its best, bursting with fresh flavours) and New England’s leaf-peeping displays to the great migration of wildebeest in the Serengeti.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Spectacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacles. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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