as in exhibit
an elaborate, visually exciting show or event
the over-the-top extravaganzas that are usually staged at halftime during the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of extravaganza
In the final lead-up to Oscars Sunday, two tiny symbols of opposition have risen in prominence — each articulating a separate ideological response to Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza — setting the stage for a confrontation ahead of Hollywood’s splashiest awards extravaganza.
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Sacramento’s top country music extravaganza, GoldenSky Festival, added an extra day of shows in 2024.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
Homes in the Lake Tahoe area tend toward log cabins with rustic flair or modern mountain extravaganzas.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
And as usual at this dining and entertainment extravaganza presented by American Express during the week of Formula One’s Miami Grand Prix, there will be luxurious food curated by chef Mario Carbone, prominent musical performers (to be announced) and an over-the-top sense of spectacle.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Sacramento’s top country music extravaganza, GoldenSky Festival, added an extra day of shows in 2024.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
Homes in the Lake Tahoe area tend toward log cabins with rustic flair or modern mountain extravaganzas.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
And as usual at this dining and entertainment extravaganza presented by American Express during the week of Formula One’s Miami Grand Prix, there will be luxurious food curated by chef Mario Carbone, prominent musical performers (to be announced) and an over-the-top sense of spectacle.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravaganza
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The exhibit, which was to open this year to coincide with the two anniversaries, highlights U.S. efforts to address the worst legacies of the war, Rieser said.—
David Rising and Aniruddha Ghosal,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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The exhibit will be open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Spring's pink pageant is unfolding at the University of Washington, where the Quad's iconic Yoshino cherry trees are nearing peak bloom, an annual tradition that draws thousands of visitors to campus.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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But by his own admission, the scribe behind 25 Academy Award ceremonies and more than his fair share of Miss Universe and USA pageants has also penned some real flops.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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The English soccer exhibition is the latest boost to Chicago’s standing as an international sports city.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Here is a selection of portraits featured in the exhibition with descriptions of their subjects drawn from information provided by the photographers.—
Diane Cole,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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When millions of people tuned in to Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, they were treated to a New Orleans cultural spectacular during pregame.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
9 Feb. 2025
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And for something completely different, from Hong Kong comes Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, a martial-arts spectacular that took Cannes by storm at its wild midnight screening.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
7 Dec. 2024
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Heavy on spectacle and light on her trademark personal connectivity, Blige’s 100-minute set was hindered by questionable pacing and condensed arrangements that minimized her formidable skills as a vocalist.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The script is often the same: the crowd swells, accusations fly, fists land, and the spectacle is sometimes even filmed.—
Ismat Ara,
TIME,
15 Mar. 2025
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The delta in price between the base and Platinum trim is about $9,000, which may be worth it to you if a hands-free tailgate and head-up display are on your must-have list.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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From the runways of France to the heart of Texas, Black excellence was on full display.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Extravaganza.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extravaganza. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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