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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
The traveling series is certainly a spectacle.
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G.w. Allen, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
The big-budget spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
In a city full of spectacle like Los Angeles, standing out is no easy feat.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
As a result, his life offstage became just as much a spectacle as his onstage persona.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spectacle
G.w. Allen, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
The big-budget spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
In a city full of spectacle like Los Angeles, standing out is no easy feat.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
As a result, his life offstage became just as much a spectacle as his onstage persona.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spectacle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spectacle
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Before her unforgettable appearance in Cool Hand Luke, Harmon was modeling and doing beauty pageants.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dominican Yamilex Hernández, the first Miss Universe Latina, and Vanessa Pulgarín, Miss Universe Colombia 2025, will take part in the inaugural Miss Grand International All Stars pageant, which will be held in Thailand on May 30.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Simmons owns all of them, using the small ones for wine and the medium ones as everyday glasses.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Refilling your hummingbird feeder with Perky-Pet is as easy as pouring yourself a glass of water.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dinosaurs is a 10-acre outdoor attraction featuring more than 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, along with walking trails, live shows and interactive exhibits.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora curated the mobile interactive mural exhibit, which evolved from the existing murals seen in Overtown that highlight the neighborhood’s history, and include a QR code for visitors to scan and learn about the stories behind them.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The latest installments in this series are the most eye-catching of the nearly twenty works in Chan’s exhibition at the gallery Greene Naftali.—
Dawn Chan,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Following exhibitions in 2018 and 2019, however, Olympic inclusion was scrapped when COVID-19 delayed the Games.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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And 2026 is already off to a bright start, with a buzzy debut novel from Jennette McCurdy, plenty of celebrity memoirs and sci-fi spectaculars.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Nothing this spectacular happens by accident.—
Jordan Robinson,
SELF,
19 Mar. 2026
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Step-backs, deep 3s, power drives, trips to the line – every element of their games was on display, and every possession seemed to raise the stakes.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Its famous holiday lights won’t be on display during the summer World Cup, but the fountains and public art still give the district plenty of visual appeal.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk led off the extravaganza, and team play-by-play voice Brandon Gaudin was the master of ceremonies.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Netflix‘s latest action extravaganza wastes zero time in getting to the good stuff, so this review won’t either.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Spectacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectacle. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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