variety show

NOUN

show with various acts

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cabaret extravaganza

WEAK

revue stage show vaudeville show

Example Sentences

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In August 1965, when she was only six years old, Cohen begged her parents to let her stay up past her bedtime and watch Paul McCartney sing “Yesterday” on Sullivan’s popular variety show.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

It was near the auditorium where Jackie Gleason taped his weekly variety show, and his June Taylor Dancers used to come in for lunch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In 1977, Roy Ayers Ubiquity made its “Soul Train” debut, performing “Sunshine” on the legendary musical variety show, and gaining a new level of exposure for the song.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

There was also a demonstration of Appalachian clog dancing, watched keenly by the King and Queen, in a kind of impromptu royal variety show.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

But when a killer whale catches and eats a baby seal, I immediately change it back to the Korean variety show.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh