spectacle
Example Sentences
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Whether that game is thrilling or boring, and no matter who wins, the focus will be on spectacle, showmanship and soccer, in roughly that order.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
He will hold up his golden ticket and believe, as Mussolini believed, that the spectacle belongs to him.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The run-up to the global spectacle has been marked by controversy, including the U.S. denial of participant and fan visas and high ticket prices that have triggered attorney general inquiries in the United States.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Of course, like everyone, there will be the chance to simply enjoy the spectacle and take in the stories that appear out of every twist of the five-week tournament.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
We went to church only rarely now, mostly because it had become such a spectacle, involving reporters shouting questions as we walked in to worship.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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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