spectacle
Example Sentences
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As well as fewer journalists, there were fewer guests in the stands, and fewer world leaders had flown in for the spectacle.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
But if you’re old enough to remember the Megyn Kelly of the pre-pandemic years, the spectacle could give you a touch of whiplash.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
But it is also a social media extravaganza that sees stars don over-the-top looks, vying to create the greatest spectacle.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
But unlike “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” spectacle isn’t allowed to overshadow the story.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
It was a spectacle to Moss, seeing his mother’s eyes wash over the people in that church, jumping from one raised hand to another, always knowing when to shift the conversation to the next person.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
Vocabulary lists containing spectacle
Party Parlance for Mardi Gras
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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Chains
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