extravaganza
noun
ex·trav·a·gan·za
ik-ˌstra-və-ˈgan-zə 
1
: a lavish or spectacular show or event
2
: something extravagant
3
: a literary or musical work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure and usually by elements of burlesque or parody
Examples of extravaganza in a Sentence
the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl
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Her casting is a fitting way for the festive extravaganza to celebrate its 10th anniversary since being revived at the Palladium.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
On March 29 in New York City, Vogue and Gigi Hadid will host a one-day-only shopping extravaganza: the Vogue Vintage Market.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
The culinary extravaganza — which is presented by American Express and will take place over F1 weekend, from Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4 — will feature delectable dishes, as well as as performances from A-list superstars, all of whom have yet to be announced ... but will undoubtedly be huge.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
The Hamptons extravaganza was held at a verdant equestrian estate on the eve of New York Fashion Week, and brought out former First Lady Jill Biden, Audra Day, Usher, Laura Dern, Rufus Wainwright, Colman Domingo, Cole Sprouse and more.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
On March 29 in New York City, Vogue and Gigi Hadid will host a one-day-only shopping extravaganza: the Vogue Vintage Market.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
The culinary extravaganza — which is presented by American Express and will take place over F1 weekend, from Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4 — will feature delectable dishes, as well as as performances from A-list superstars, all of whom have yet to be announced ... but will undoubtedly be huge.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
The Hamptons extravaganza was held at a verdant equestrian estate on the eve of New York Fashion Week, and brought out former First Lady Jill Biden, Audra Day, Usher, Laura Dern, Rufus Wainwright, Colman Domingo, Cole Sprouse and more.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Extravaganza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extravaganza. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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extravaganza
noun
ex·trav·a·gan·za
ik-ˌstrav-ə-ˈgan-zə
: a spectacular show
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