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extravaganza

[ik-strav-uh-gan-zuh] / ɪkˌstræv əˈgæn zə /


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Coldplay's Chris Martin is curating the extravaganza, a first for a football World Cup final and one that has raised concerns over how long the game's halftime break will be.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

We lived next door to a police officer who often helped dad produce our summer extravaganza.

From Salon Jul. 3, 2026

The World Cup is in full swing and, aside from the matches, fans are enjoying an extravaganza of sights, sounds, colours and songs.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

For Americans more accustomed to their home-grown version of football, Mullin made a comparison to highlight interest in the global extravaganza.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

The extravaganza of nature’s glory was completely lost upon Cluny the Scourge.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

This was also the heyday of traveling extravaganzas like Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West shows, which featured hundreds of performers re-enacting frontier battles and showing off their hunting and sharpshooting skills.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 15, 2026

The brand, valued at $1bn, became known for its runway extravaganzas, reminiscent of a modern alternative to the iconic Victoria's Secret shows, but this time with every body type on display.

From BBC Feb. 1, 2025

The processions range from neighborhood-based walking clubs — like Friday’s “Bosom Buddies” march — to elaborate, high-tech extravaganzas that feature massive floats laden with flashing lights and giant, animated figures.

From Seattle Times Feb. 9, 2024

They’re small, they’re silent — and they’re just for you, an intimate confrontation with extravaganzas meant for millions.

From New York Times Feb. 3, 2024

A few times on weekends, I’ve sat reading by the front door, thinking they might ask me to go with them on one of their zoo trips or after-running pancake extravaganzas, but they never do.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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