spectacles

Example Sentences

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While Domingo is taking on big-budget spectacles, he still keeps a foot in indie films, working with A24 on Sing Sing, for example.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

In his maroon robes, simple sandals and wide-rimmed spectacles, the Dalai Lama is an unlikely global celebrity.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

At best, participants in these spectacles fielded snarky jibes about outdated fashion and unsightly grooming; at worst, they were vulnerable to manipulation and torment from the experts tasked with overseeing their transformations.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

Dark and clear nights are the optimum viewing conditions so let's hope that 2026 gifts us with more spectacles in the night sky.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

“I don’t know,” said Henry, reaching up behind his spectacles to rub his eyes again.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt