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
Denver residents weigh in with ideas for massive new city park
Sunday, Aug. 3: The Rowdy Brass Band, Tivoli Club Brass Band and Guerrilla Fanfare close out the season with a brass band extravaganza.
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The Know, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
Materials for all seasons at the world’s grandest art fair, plus Cleopatra and a killer ship model
The European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht in the Netherlands is the art extravaganza of the year.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 22 Mar. 2025
Her casting is a fitting way for the festive extravaganza to celebrate its 10th anniversary since being revived at the Palladium.
—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
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The Know, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
Materials for all seasons at the world’s grandest art fair, plus Cleopatra and a killer ship model
The European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht in the Netherlands is the art extravaganza of the year.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 22 Mar. 2025
Her casting is a fitting way for the festive extravaganza to celebrate its 10th anniversary since being revived at the Palladium.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extravaganza
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Music fans will be able to see them and many other priceless artifacts from Parton's career at a new exhibit coming soon to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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The exhibit, featuring papier-maché sculptures and fiber installations made with paper waste, will run Saturday, April 26, through Saturday, July 19.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Smith, who ran her own pet grooming business, devoted herself entirely to Piper’s pageant pursuits.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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About 500 attendees showed up at Olive Peirce to support their favorites at the evening session of the pageant, where the young women were tested on their public speaking abilities, knowledge of current events and professional rodeo and evening wear.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The spot plays host to exhibitions, poetry readings and performances.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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With year-round exhibitions and classes, this center has an active community of members and supporters.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2025
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Review: Joyful 'Coco' breaks from the Pixar pack as a Mexican musical spectacular Who's making 'Coco 2'?—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Featuring superstars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna and Gloria Estefan and produced by the likes of the Walt Disney Co. — a corporation that had its finger on the pulse of Americans of all ethnicities — the spectaculars were must-watch TV.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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The red carpet, staged across from the theater’s towering marquee, had its own spectacle.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2025
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Buckle up for this globe-trotting, CGI-heavy adventure that combines apocalyptic spectacle and family drama in the least pretentious way possible.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The crowd roared its approval Monday evening when Boise Mayor Lauren McLean’s decision to continue to fly a Pride flag outside of Boise’s City Hall was alluded to, despite another new Idaho law banning such a display.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Jason Tindall, the assistant head coach who filled in for Howe on the touchline, was right to say the display would have brought a smile to the face of their absent leader.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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